Route 179 over Cherry Brook

Good Condition70 years old1,900 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyHartford
Location.8 Mi S Of Barkhamsted Tl
CarriesRoute 179
CrossesCherry Brook
Coordinates41.90965, -72.89912

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length34.1 ft (10.4 m)
Max Span25.9 ft (7.9 m)
Deck Width35.4 ft (10.8 m)
Deck Area112.3 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1956 (reconstructed 1990)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,900 (2022)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection324
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number01494

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