US Bridges

Route 175 over Ssr 405 (mountain Rd)

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · .5 M W of Wethersfield Tl · Structure no. 03502

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 175 over Ssr 405 (mountain Rd) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 175 over Ssr 405 (mountain Rd) in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 25,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,593 by 2041. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRoute 175
CrossesSsr 405 (mountain Rd)
Location.5 M W of Wethersfield Tl
RouteState Highway 175
Coordinates41.69974, -72.7145
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.7 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,300 (2021)
Projected traffic37,593 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 175 over Ssr 405 (mountain Rd) built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 175 over Ssr 405 (mountain Rd) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Route 175 over Ssr 405 (mountain Rd) carry?

About 25,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 175 over Ssr 405 (mountain Rd)?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Route 175 over Ssr 405 (mountain Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.