Route 229 over Pequabuck River
GoodHartford County, Connecticut · JCT Rt 229 & Rt 72 · Structure no. 03504
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 229 over Pequabuck River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 229 over Pequabuck River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 15,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,883 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 229 over Pequabuck River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 229 over Pequabuck River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Route 229 over Pequabuck River carry?
About 15,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 229 over Pequabuck River?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns Route 229 over Pequabuck River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.