US Bridges

Rev Moody Overpass over Ct Southern Railroad

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI South of Weston ST · Structure no. 05316

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,344
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rev Moody Overpass over Ct Southern Railroad is a concrete frame carrying Rev Moody Overpass over Ct Southern Railroad in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 7,344 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,912 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 240 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRev Moody Overpass
CrossesCt Southern Railroad
Location0.4 MI South of Weston ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.77869, -72.66783
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width240 ft (73.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,344 (2023)
Projected traffic10,912 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway 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 Rev Moody Overpass over Ct Southern Railroad built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rev Moody Overpass over Ct 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rev Moody Overpass over Ct Southern Railroad carry?

About 7,344 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rev Moody Overpass over Ct Southern Railroad?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 240 ft wide.

Who owns Rev Moody Overpass over Ct Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.