US Bridges

Route 179 over Burlington Brook

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 100 Feet North of Route 4 · Structure no. 01490

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
146 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 179 over Burlington Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 179 over Burlington Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 64 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,562 by 2040. The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 179
CrossesBurlington Brook
Location100 Feet North of Route 4
RouteState Highway 179
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.78297, -72.92313
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length146 ft (44.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2020)
Projected traffic14,562 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 179 over Burlington Brook built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Route 179 over Burlington 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Route 179 over Burlington Brook carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 179 over Burlington Brook?

The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Route 179 over Burlington Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.