B&m RR & High ST over Route 72
FairHartford County, Connecticut · RTE 72 Between I84 &rte 9 · Structure no. 04247
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 171 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
B&m RR & High ST over Route 72 is a prestressed concrete continuous frame carrying B&m RR & High ST over Route 72 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,104 by 2041. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 578 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B&m RR & High ST over Route 72 built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is B&m RR & High ST 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does B&m RR & High ST over Route 72 carry?
About 6,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is B&m RR & High ST over Route 72?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 578 ft wide.
Who owns B&m RR & High ST over Route 72?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.