US Bridges

South Eagle Road over Pan Am Railroad

Fair

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 200 Feet N. of S. Main ST · Structure no. 05993

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2020 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

South Eagle Road over Pan Am Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Eagle Road over Pan Am Railroad in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,634 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Eagle Road
CrossesPan Am Railroad
Location200 Feet N. of S. Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLitchfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.64547, -73.01077
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2020)
Projected traffic1,634 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 South Eagle Road over Pan Am Railroad built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Eagle Road 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 South Eagle Road over Pan Am Railroad carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is South Eagle Road over Pan Am Railroad?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns South Eagle Road over Pan Am Railroad?

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