Route 72 over Route 177

Fair Condition46 years old28,600 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyHartford
LocationAt Exit 1
CarriesRoute 72
CrossesRoute 177
Coordinates41.67752, -72.87711

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length140.1 ft (42.7 m)
Max Span94.2 ft (28.7 m)
Deck Width59.7 ft (18.2 m)
Deck Area777.1 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1980

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic28,600 (2022)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge4
Lanes Under Bridge3

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number04315

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