Route 17 over Roaring Brook
GoodHartford County, Connecticut · 50 Ft South of Route 160 · Structure no. 00867
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 99 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,700
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 17 over Roaring Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 17 over Roaring Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,899 by 2038. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 17 over Roaring Brook built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 17 over Roaring Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2021.
How much traffic does Route 17 over Roaring Brook carry?
About 10,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 17 over Roaring Brook?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Route 17 over Roaring Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.