Washington Street over Route 72
FairHartford County, Connecticut · JCT Columbus Blvd · Structure no. 04246
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 180 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Street over Route 72 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Street over Route 72 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,498 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 69 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 Washington Street over Route 72 built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Washington Street over Route 72 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 Washington Street over Route 72 carry?
About 3,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Washington Street over Route 72?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Street over Route 72?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.