US Bridges

Route 69 over Pan Am Railroad

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.2 Mile North of Route 6 · Structure no. 06166

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 69 over Pan Am Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 69 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,321 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 69
CrossesPan Am Railroad
Location0.2 Mile North of Route 6
RouteState Highway 69
Coordinates41.68554, -72.94254
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2020)
Projected traffic8,321 by 2040
Trucks6%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Route 69 over Pan Am Railroad built?

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

What condition is Route 69 over Pan Am Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2021.

How much traffic does Route 69 over Pan Am Railroad carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 69 over Pan Am Railroad?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Route 69 over Pan Am Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.