Route 17 over New London Turnpike
PoorHartford County, Connecticut · .47 S of Route 94 Inter. · Structure no. 00870
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 17 over New London Turnpike is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 17 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 12,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,722 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 91 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 over New London Turnpike built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 17 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 over New London Turnpike carry?
About 12,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 17 over New London Turnpike?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns Route 17 over New London Turnpike?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.