Route 72 over Route 177
FairHartford County, Connecticut · At Exit 1 · Structure no. 04315
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 72 over Route 177 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 72 over Route 177 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 28,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,497 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 over Route 177 built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 72 over Route 177 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Route 72 over Route 177 carry?
About 28,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 72 over Route 177?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Route 72 over Route 177?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.