Route 72 TR 801 over Route 72 Northbound
FairHartford County, Connecticut · Over RTE 72 NB · Structure no. 04244
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 163 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 72 TR 801 over Route 72 Northbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 72 TR 801 over Route 72 Northbound in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1978, 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 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,927 by 2042. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 53 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 72 TR 801 over Route 72 Northbound built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 72 TR 801 over Route 72 Northbound 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Route 72 TR 801 over Route 72 Northbound carry?
About 8,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Route 72 TR 801 over Route 72 Northbound?
The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Route 72 TR 801 over Route 72 Northbound?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.