US Bridges

Route 71 over SR 571

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · .5MI So of New Britain Tl · Structure no. 01083

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 71 over SR 571 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 71 over SR 571 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,967 by 2041. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 71
CrossesSR 571
Location.5MI So of New Britain Tl
RouteState Highway 71
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.64654, -72.77102
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,400 (2021)
Projected traffic13,967 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 71 over SR 571 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 71 over SR 571 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Route 71 over SR 571 carry?

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 71 over SR 571?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Route 71 over SR 571?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.