Route 173 over Amtrak Railroad & Busway

Fair Condition88 years old15,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyHartford
Location1.5 Miles North Route 175
CarriesRoute 173
CrossesAmtrak Railroad & Busway
Coordinates41.71499, -72.73715

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length199.5 ft (60.8 m)
Max Span109.6 ft (33.4 m)
Deck Width65.6 ft (20 m)
Deck Area1,216 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1938 (reconstructed 1993)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic15,000 (2021)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge4
Lanes Under Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection324
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number01477

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