Route 179 over Cherry Brook
GoodHartford County, Connecticut · .8 MI S of Barkhamsted Tl · Structure no. 01494
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 179 over Cherry Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 179 over Cherry Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 69 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,823 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Cherry Brook built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Route 179 over Cherry Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Route 179 over Cherry Brook carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 179 over Cherry Brook?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Route 179 over Cherry Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.