Route 71 over Herald Sq Columus Bl RR
FairHartford County, Connecticut · Near Red Roof Inn Police · Structure no. 03912
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 629 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 71 over Herald Sq Columus Bl RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 71 over Herald Sq Columus Bl RR in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 54 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 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,048 by 2041. The structure is 629 ft (191.8 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 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 71 over Herald Sq Columus Bl RR built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Route 71 over Herald Sq Columus Bl RR 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Route 71 over Herald Sq Columus Bl RR carry?
About 10,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 71 over Herald Sq Columus Bl RR?
The structure is 629 ft (191.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.
Who owns Route 71 over Herald Sq Columus Bl RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.