US Bridges

Route 72 SB over Route 10

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 1.5 MI West of I-84 · Structure no. 02901

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 72 SB over Route 10 is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Route 72 SB over Route 10 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,633 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 72 SB
CrossesRoute 10
Location1.5 MI West of I-84
RouteState Highway 72
Coordinates41.67603, -72.85765
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.3 m)
Longest span141 ft (42.9 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2022)
Projected traffic38,633 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 72 SB over Route 10 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 72 SB over Route 10 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Route 72 SB over Route 10 carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Route 72 SB over Route 10?

The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (42.9 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Route 72 SB over Route 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.