Walnut Street over AMTRAK & Central NE RR
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 500 East of Edward ST · Structure no. 03781
- Built
- 1907
- 118 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 126 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Walnut Street over AMTRAK & Central NE RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walnut Street over AMTRAK & Central NE RR in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 118 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,670 by 2041. The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walnut Street over AMTRAK & Central NE RR built?
It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Walnut Street over AMTRAK & Central NE RR 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 2024.
How much traffic does Walnut Street over AMTRAK & Central NE RR carry?
About 9,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Walnut Street over AMTRAK & Central NE RR?
The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Walnut Street over AMTRAK & Central NE RR?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other Local Agency.