Route 72 Southboun over Wooster Street
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.1 Mile South of I-84 · Structure no. 03403B
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 37,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 72 Southboun over Wooster Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 72 Southboun over Wooster Street in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,978 by 2039. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 72 Southboun over Wooster Street built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 72 Southboun over Wooster Street 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Route 72 Southboun over Wooster Street carry?
About 37,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Route 72 Southboun over Wooster Street?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Route 72 Southboun over Wooster Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.