Route 72 over Pan Am Railroad
FairHartford County, Connecticut · .1 Mile N I-84 Intersect · Structure no. 02911
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 65,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 72 over Pan Am Railroad is a prestressed concrete arch - deck carrying Route 72 over Pan Am Railroad in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 65,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,624 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 569 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 72 over Pan Am Railroad built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 72 over Pan Am Railroad 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Route 72 over Pan Am Railroad carry?
About 65,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 72 over Pan Am Railroad?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 569 ft wide.
Who owns Route 72 over Pan Am Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.