US Bridges

SR 500 TR 801&802 over Pitkin Street

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI So. of Governor ST · Structure no. 02373

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 500 TR 801&802 over Pitkin Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 500 TR 801&802 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 6 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,602 by 2038. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 500 TR 801&802
CrossesPitkin Street
Location0.4 MI So. of Governor ST
RouteState Highway 500
Coordinates41.76369, -72.65354
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2018)
Projected traffic15,602 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 801&802 over Pitkin Street built?

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

What condition is SR 500 TR 801&802 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 801&802 over Pitkin Street carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 500 TR 801&802 over Pitkin Street?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR 500 TR 801&802 over Pitkin Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.