Route 179 over Mill Race
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 2 Miles North of Route 4 · Structure no. 01492
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 179 over Mill Race is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 179 over Mill Race in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,562 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 179 over Mill Race built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 179 over Mill Race 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 179 over Mill Race carry?
About 9,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 179 over Mill Race?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Route 179 over Mill Race?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.