Route 72 NB over Hartford Square
FairHartford County, Connecticut · .85 MI So.Plainville T.L. · Structure no. 03404A
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 32,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 72 NB over Hartford Square is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 72 NB over Hartford Square 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 32,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,549 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 64 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 NB over Hartford Square built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 72 NB over Hartford Square 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Route 72 NB over Hartford Square carry?
About 32,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 72 NB over Hartford Square?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Route 72 NB over Hartford Square?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.