Park Street over Cheney Rail Trail
GoodHartford County, Connecticut · At Intersection W/ New ST · Structure no. 04401
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 118 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,887
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Park Street over Cheney Rail Trail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Street over Cheney Rail Trail in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 84 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 1,887 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,804 by 2043. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Park Street over Cheney Rail Trail built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Park Street over Cheney Rail Trail 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Park Street over Cheney Rail Trail carry?
About 1,887 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Park Street over Cheney Rail Trail?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Park Street over Cheney Rail Trail?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.