Route 17 NB over Route 17 SB Ramp 007
PoorHartford County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI N of New Londn Tpk · Structure no. 00388
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 17 NB over Route 17 SB Ramp 007 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 17 NB over Route 17 SB Ramp 007 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,562 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 17 NB over Route 17 SB Ramp 007 built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 17 NB over Route 17 SB Ramp 007 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Route 17 NB over Route 17 SB Ramp 007 carry?
About 9,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 17 NB over Route 17 SB Ramp 007?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Route 17 NB over Route 17 SB Ramp 007?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.