B&m Rr & High ST over Route 72

Fair Condition50 years old6,800 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyHartford
LocationRTE 72 Between I84 &rte 9
CarriesB&m Rr & High ST
CrossesRoute 72
Coordinates41.66941, -72.78548

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DesignFrame
Total Length170.9 ft (52.1 m)
Max Span83.0 ft (25.3 m)
Deck Width578.4 ft (176.3 m)
Deck Area9185.2 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1976

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,800 (2021)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge3
Lanes Under Bridge6

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number04247

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