Boce Barlow Way over AMTRAK & Ct Southern RR
FairHartford County, Connecticut · .4 MI South of Fishfry ST · Structure no. 05354
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 413 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Boce Barlow Way over AMTRAK & Ct Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boce Barlow Way over AMTRAK & Ct Southern RR in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,345 by 2041. The structure is 413 ft (125.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Boce Barlow Way over AMTRAK & Ct Southern RR built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Boce Barlow Way over AMTRAK & Ct Southern RR 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Boce Barlow Way over AMTRAK & Ct Southern RR carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Boce Barlow Way over AMTRAK & Ct Southern RR?
The structure is 413 ft (125.9 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Boce Barlow Way over AMTRAK & Ct Southern RR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.