US Bridges

Laurel Street over AMTRAK Cnerr &ctfastrak

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 250 North of Capitol Ave · Structure no. 03779

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
105 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,990
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Laurel Street over AMTRAK Cnerr &ctfastrak is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Laurel Street over AMTRAK Cnerr &ctfastrak in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 63 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,990 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,872 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLaurel Street
CrossesAMTRAK Cnerr &ctfastrak
Location250 North of Capitol Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.76327, -72.69702
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,990 (2024)
Projected traffic11,872 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byOther Local 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 Laurel Street over AMTRAK Cnerr &ctfastrak built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Laurel Street over AMTRAK Cnerr &ctfastrak in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Laurel Street over AMTRAK Cnerr &ctfastrak carry?

About 7,990 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Laurel Street over AMTRAK Cnerr &ctfastrak?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel Street over AMTRAK Cnerr &ctfastrak?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other Local Agency.