Route 75 over Farmington River
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 1.13 MI S of Wndsr Lks Tl · Structure no. 01122
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 519 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 75 over Farmington River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 75 over Farmington River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 72 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,373 by 2036. The structure is 519 ft (158.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 75 over Farmington River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Route 75 over Farmington 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Route 75 over Farmington River carry?
About 9,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 75 over Farmington River?
The structure is 519 ft (158.3 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Route 75 over Farmington River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.