Route 179 over Neds Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.2 Mile North of SR 565 · Structure no. 01493
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 179 over Neds Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 179 over Neds Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,064 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 46 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 179 over Neds Brook built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 179 over Neds 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Route 179 over Neds Brook carry?
About 6,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 179 over Neds Brook?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Route 179 over Neds Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.