Route 20 Westbound over Ssr 401
FairHartford County, Connecticut · At Windsor Locks Townline · Structure no. 00883
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 191 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 20 Westbound over Ssr 401 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 20 Westbound over Ssr 401 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 64 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,260 by 2039. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 20 Westbound over Ssr 401 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Route 20 Westbound over Ssr 401 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Route 20 Westbound over Ssr 401 carry?
About 17,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 20 Westbound over Ssr 401?
The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Route 20 Westbound over Ssr 401?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.