Route 372 over Spruce Brook
FairPosted for loadHartford County, Connecticut · .5 MI East of Route 15 · Structure no. 01091
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 372 over Spruce Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Route 372 over Spruce Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 83 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 13,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,911 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Route 372 over Spruce Brook built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Route 372 over Spruce Brook 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Route 372 over Spruce Brook carry?
About 13,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 372 over Spruce Brook?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Route 372 over Spruce Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.