US Bridges

Curtiss Street over Pan Am Railroad

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.1 Mile West of Route 69 · Structure no. 06125

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,393
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Curtiss Street over Pan Am Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Curtiss Street over Pan Am Railroad in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 3,393 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,042 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCurtiss Street
CrossesPan Am Railroad
Location0.1 Mile West of Route 69
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.68659, -72.94469
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating73.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,393 (2024)
Projected traffic5,042 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byOther Local 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 Curtiss Street over Pan Am Railroad built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Curtiss 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Curtiss Street over Pan Am Railroad carry?

About 3,393 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Curtiss Street over Pan Am Railroad?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Curtiss Street over Pan Am Railroad?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other Local Agency.