Route 17 over Holland Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 1.05 N of Rt 160 Water ST · Structure no. 00868
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 17 over Holland Brook is a concrete slab carrying Route 17 over Holland Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 14,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,843 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 35 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 17 over Holland Brook built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 17 over Holland Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Route 17 over Holland Brook carry?
About 14,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Route 17 over Holland Brook?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Route 17 over Holland Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.