Route 179 over Burlington Brook

Fair Condition65 years old9,800 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyHartford
Location100 Feet North Of Route 4
CarriesRoute 179
CrossesBurlington Brook
Coordinates41.78297, -72.92313

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length145.7 ft (44.4 m)
Max Span69.6 ft (21.2 m)
Deck Width45.6 ft (13.9 m)
Deck Area617.2 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1961 (reconstructed 1990)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic9,800 (2020)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection623
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number01490

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