Route 72 (main St) over Pequabuck River
FairHartford County, Connecticut · Btwn Riverside &school ST · Structure no. 02972
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 72 (main St) over Pequabuck River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Route 72 (main St) over Pequabuck River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,321 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 190 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 72 (main St) over Pequabuck River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 72 (main St) over Pequabuck River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Route 72 (main St) over Pequabuck River carry?
About 5,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 72 (main St) over Pequabuck River?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 190 ft wide.
Who owns Route 72 (main St) over Pequabuck River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.