Lake Street over Route 72
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 200FT West Columbus Blv · Structure no. 02920
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 228 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake Street over Route 72 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Street 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,795 by 2041. The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long and 56 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Lake Street over Route 72 built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lake Street 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 Lake Street over Route 72 carry?
About 3,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Lake Street over Route 72?
The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Street over Route 72?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.