Ellis Street over Pan Am Railroad
FairHartford County, Connecticut · At End of Ext 25 RTE 9 NB · Structure no. 05884
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,030
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Ellis Street over Pan Am Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ellis Street 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 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 8,030 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,932 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 52 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ellis Street over Pan Am Railroad built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ellis Street 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 Ellis Street over Pan Am Railroad carry?
About 8,030 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ellis Street over Pan Am Railroad?
The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Ellis Street over Pan Am Railroad?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other Local Agency.