US Bridges

Route 372 (corbin over Pan Am Railroad

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · .1 MI South of Route 555 · Structure no. 05714

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 372 (corbin over Pan Am Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 372 (corbin over Pan Am Railroad in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,746 by 2041. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 372 (corbin
CrossesPan Am Railroad
Location.1 MI South of Route 555
RouteState Highway 372
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.66537, -72.80672
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2021)
Projected traffic26,746 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 372 (corbin over Pan Am Railroad built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 372 (corbin over Pan Am 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Route 372 (corbin over Pan Am Railroad carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 372 (corbin over Pan Am Railroad?

The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Route 372 (corbin over Pan Am Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.