US Bridges

Rev Moody Overpass over Ct Southern Railroad

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI North of Market ST · Structure no. 05317

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
247 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rev Moody Overpass over Ct Southern Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,698 by 2041. The structure is 247 ft (75.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRev Moody Overpass
CrossesCt Southern Railroad
Location0.4 MI North of Market ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.77659, -72.6701
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length247 ft (75.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2021)
Projected traffic10,698 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 7,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rev Moody Overpass over Ct Southern Railroad?

The structure is 247 ft (75.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Rev Moody Overpass over Ct Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.