Long Hill Drive over Conn. Southern Railroad
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 100 Feet North Tolland ST · Structure no. 03989
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,730
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Long Hill Drive over Conn. Southern Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Long Hill Drive over Conn. Southern Railroad in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 116 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 4,730 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,028 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Long Hill Drive over Conn. Southern Railroad built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Long Hill Drive over Conn. Southern 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Long Hill Drive over Conn. Southern Railroad carry?
About 4,730 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Long Hill Drive over Conn. Southern Railroad?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Long Hill Drive over Conn. Southern Railroad?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other Local Agency.