US Bridges

SR 500 TR 805 over Pitkin Street

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · .1 Mile S of Governor ST · Structure no. 02371

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 500 TR 805 over Pitkin Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 500 TR 805 over Pitkin Street in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,795 by 2038. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 500 TR 805
CrossesPitkin Street
Location.1 Mile S of Governor ST
RouteState Highway 500
Coordinates41.76368, -72.65458
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2018)
Projected traffic5,795 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 500 TR 805 over Pitkin Street built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 500 TR 805 over Pitkin Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 500 TR 805 over Pitkin Street carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 500 TR 805 over Pitkin Street?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 500 TR 805 over Pitkin Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.