US Bridges

North Pond Street over Pan Am Railroad

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · Near Curtiss Street · Structure no. 04086

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,750
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

North Pond Street over Pan Am Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Pond Street over Pan Am Railroad in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 101 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 3,750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,572 by 2044. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth Pond Street
CrossesPan Am Railroad
LocationNear Curtiss Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.68665, -72.94778
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,750 (2024)
Projected traffic5,572 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 North Pond Street over Pan Am Railroad built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is North Pond Street over Pan Am Railroad 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does North Pond Street over Pan Am Railroad carry?

About 3,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is North Pond Street over Pan Am Railroad?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns North Pond Street over Pan Am Railroad?

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