US Bridges

Route 17 Ramp 007 over New London Turnpike

Poor

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.26 MI S JCT Route 17 SB · Structure no. 00389

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 17 Ramp 007 over New London Turnpike is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 17 Ramp 007 over New London Turnpike 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,458 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesRoute 17 Ramp 007
CrossesNew London Turnpike
Location0.26 MI S JCT Route 17 SB
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates41.70688, -72.59761
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2021)
Projected traffic4,458 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 17 Ramp 007 over New London Turnpike built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 17 Ramp 007 over New London Turnpike 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Route 17 Ramp 007 over New London Turnpike carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 17 Ramp 007 over New London Turnpike?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Route 17 Ramp 007 over New London Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.