US Bridges

Flatbush Avenue over Busway & AMTRAK RR

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · Junc Flatbush & Busway · Structure no. 06866

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
177 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flatbush Avenue over Busway & AMTRAK RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Flatbush Avenue over Busway & AMTRAK RR in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 19,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,569 by 2038. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 78 ft wide.

CarriesFlatbush Avenue
CrossesBusway & AMTRAK RR
LocationJunc Flatbush & Busway
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.74206, -72.71578
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 inspectionJuly 2022
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,900 (2018)
Projected traffic29,569 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 Flatbush Avenue over Busway & AMTRAK RR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flatbush Avenue over Busway & AMTRAK RR 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Flatbush Avenue over Busway & AMTRAK RR carry?

About 19,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Flatbush Avenue over Busway & AMTRAK RR?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Flatbush Avenue over Busway & AMTRAK RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.