Route 372 over Route 72
FairHartford County, Connecticut · Corbin Ave · Structure no. 03405
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 220 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 372 over Route 72 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 372 over Route 72 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 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 15,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,626 by 2041. The structure is 220 ft (67.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 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 Route 372 over Route 72 built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 372 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Route 372 over Route 72 carry?
About 15,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 372 over Route 72?
The structure is 220 ft (67.2 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns Route 372 over Route 72?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.