Route 69 over Pequabuck River
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 200 Ft North of Route 72 · Structure no. 01073
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 69 over Pequabuck River is a concrete frame carrying Route 69 over Pequabuck River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,333 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 69 over Pequabuck River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 69 over Pequabuck River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Route 69 over Pequabuck River carry?
About 8,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 69 over Pequabuck River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Route 69 over Pequabuck River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.