Route 177 over Pequabuck River
FairHartford County, Connecticut · .39 MI South of Route 72 · Structure no. 01485
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 177 over Pequabuck River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 177 over Pequabuck River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 78 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 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,682 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 177 over Pequabuck River built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Route 177 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 177 over Pequabuck River carry?
About 11,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 177 over Pequabuck River?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Route 177 over Pequabuck River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.