US Bridges

Main Street #1 over Route 72 & Ramps

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · At Route 72 Exit 1C · Structure no. 04245

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street #1 over Route 72 & Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street #1 over Route 72 & Ramps in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,739 by 2041. The structure is 275 ft (83.7 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMain Street #1
CrossesRoute 72 & Ramps
LocationAt Route 72 Exit 1C
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.66955, -72.78149
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.7 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2021)
Projected traffic11,739 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$705,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street #1 over Route 72 & Ramps built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street #1 over Route 72 & Ramps 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 Main Street #1 over Route 72 & Ramps carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Main Street #1 over Route 72 & Ramps?

The structure is 275 ft (83.7 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street #1 over Route 72 & Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.