South Street over AMTRAK Railroad
FairHartford County, Connecticut · .1 MI W of Christian Lane · Structure no. 04337
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
South Street over AMTRAK Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Street over AMTRAK Railroad in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,682 by 2041. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Street over AMTRAK Railroad built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Street over AMTRAK 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does South Street over AMTRAK Railroad carry?
About 11,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is South Street over AMTRAK Railroad?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns South Street over AMTRAK Railroad?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other Local Agency.