Curtis Street over Route 72
GoodHartford County, Connecticut · 1.2 MI N of Route 9 · Structure no. 02917
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 214 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,527
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Curtis Street over Route 72 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Curtis Street over Route 72 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 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 4,527 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,727 by 2043. The structure is 214 ft (65.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Curtis Street over Route 72 built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Curtis Street over Route 72 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Curtis Street over Route 72 carry?
About 4,527 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Curtis Street over Route 72?
The structure is 214 ft (65.3 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Curtis Street over Route 72?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.