Blakeslee Street over Pan Am Railroad
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI North of Route 72 · Structure no. 03988
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Blakeslee Street over Pan Am Railroad is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Blakeslee Street over Pan Am Railroad in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 88 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,132 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 45 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blakeslee Street over Pan Am Railroad built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Blakeslee Street 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Blakeslee Street over Pan Am Railroad carry?
About 4,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Blakeslee Street over Pan Am Railroad?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Blakeslee Street over Pan Am Railroad?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other Local Agency.