US Bridges

Route 174 over AMTRAK Railroad

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.14 MI E of New Brit. Tl · Structure no. 01478

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 174 over AMTRAK Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 174 over AMTRAK Railroad in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 85 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 12,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,979 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 174
CrossesAMTRAK Railroad
Location0.14 MI E of New Brit. Tl
RouteState Highway 174
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.67254, -72.75167
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,100 (2021)
Projected traffic17,979 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 174 over AMTRAK Railroad built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Route 174 over AMTRAK Railroad 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Route 174 over AMTRAK Railroad carry?

About 12,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 174 over AMTRAK Railroad?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Route 174 over AMTRAK Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.