US Bridges

SR 536 -Crooked ST over Pan Am Railroad

Poor

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.2 Mile East of I-84 · Structure no. 02214

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 536 -Crooked ST over Pan Am Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 536 -Crooked ST over Pan Am Railroad in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,791 by 2041. The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 536 -Crooked ST
CrossesPan Am Railroad
Location0.2 Mile East of I-84
RouteState Highway 536
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.67108, -72.83935
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (56.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,300 (2021)
Projected traffic16,791 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$9.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 536 -Crooked ST over Pan Am Railroad built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 536 -Crooked ST over Pan Am Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 536 -Crooked ST over Pan Am Railroad carry?

About 11,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 536 -Crooked ST over Pan Am Railroad?

The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns SR 536 -Crooked ST over Pan Am Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.