US Bridges

Greystone Road #1 over Pan Am Railroad

Fair

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI East of Route 262 · Structure no. 04050

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2020 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Greystone Road #1 over Pan Am Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greystone Road #1 over Pan Am Railroad in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,715 by 2040. The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesGreystone Road #1
CrossesPan Am Railroad
Location0.5 MI East of Route 262
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLitchfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.62352, -73.03184
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2020)
Projected traffic3,715 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Greystone Road #1 over Pan Am Railroad built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greystone Road #1 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Greystone Road #1 over Pan Am Railroad carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Greystone Road #1 over Pan Am Railroad?

The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Greystone Road #1 over Pan Am Railroad?

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