Route 72 WB over Route 372
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.2 Miles East Route 10 · Structure no. 02908
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Steel
- Length
- 195 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 72 WB over Route 372 is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Route 72 WB over Route 372 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 26,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,228 by 2042. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 90 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 72 WB over Route 372 built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 72 WB over Route 372 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 2024.
How much traffic does Route 72 WB over Route 372 carry?
About 26,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Route 72 WB over Route 372?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 186 ft (56.7 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns Route 72 WB over Route 372?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.