US Bridges

Route 17 over Hubbard Street

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 1.14 MI South of WB RTE 2 · Structure no. 00869

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 17 over Hubbard Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 17 over Hubbard Street in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 72 years old, older 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,317 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRoute 17
CrossesHubbard Street
Location1.14 MI South of WB RTE 2
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates41.70155, -72.60075
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2021)
Projected traffic19,317 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 over Hubbard Street built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Route 17 over Hubbard Street 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 2023.

How much traffic does Route 17 over Hubbard Street carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 17 over Hubbard Street?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Route 17 over Hubbard Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.