US Bridges

Route 72 Westbound over RTE 9SB & RTE 9-RAMP 055

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · At Beginning of Route 72 · Structure no. 04243

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
249 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 72 Westbound over RTE 9SB & RTE 9-RAMP 055 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 72 Westbound over RTE 9SB & RTE 9-RAMP 055 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 47 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,626 by 2042. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 72 Westbound
CrossesRTE 9SB & RTE 9-RAMP 055
LocationAt Beginning of Route 72
RouteState Highway 72
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.66917, -72.77418
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,900 (2022)
Projected traffic23,626 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 72 Westbound over RTE 9SB & RTE 9-RAMP 055 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Route 72 Westbound over RTE 9SB & RTE 9-RAMP 055 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Route 72 Westbound over RTE 9SB & RTE 9-RAMP 055 carry?

About 15,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Route 72 Westbound over RTE 9SB & RTE 9-RAMP 055?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Route 72 Westbound over RTE 9SB & RTE 9-RAMP 055?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.