Route 72 Westbound over SR 555 (west Main St.)
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI East of Route 372 · Structure no. 02912
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 134 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 32,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 72 Westbound over SR 555 (west Main St.) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 72 Westbound over SR 555 (west Main St.) in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 32,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,697 by 2042. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 72 Westbound over SR 555 (west Main St.) built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 72 Westbound over SR 555 (west Main St.) 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Route 72 Westbound over SR 555 (west Main St.) carry?
About 32,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 72 Westbound over SR 555 (west Main St.)?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Route 72 Westbound over SR 555 (west Main St.)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.