Grove Hill Road over Route 72
FairHartford County, Connecticut · .8 MI East RTE 72 · Structure no. 02919
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 276 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Grove Hill Road over Route 72 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grove Hill Road over Route 72 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,377 by 2041. The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Grove Hill Road over Route 72 built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Grove Hill Road over Route 72 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Grove Hill Road over Route 72 carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Grove Hill Road over Route 72?
The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Grove Hill Road over Route 72?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.