Route 75 over Route 20
FairHartford County, Connecticut · Route 75 over Route 20 · Structure no. 00886
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 182 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,300
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 75 over Route 20 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 75 over Route 20 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 15,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,734 by 2036. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 75 over Route 20 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Route 75 over Route 20 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Route 75 over Route 20 carry?
About 15,300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 75 over Route 20?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.
Who owns Route 75 over Route 20?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.