US Bridges

Route 72 over Cronk RD Pan Am Peq. R.

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · Appr .5 MI West of RTE 10 · Structure no. 04316

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
763 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
52,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 72 over Cronk RD Pan Am Peq. R. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 72 over Cronk RD Pan Am Peq. R. 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 52,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,861 by 2042. The structure is 763 ft (232.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 72
CrossesCronk RD Pan Am Peq. R.
LocationAppr .5 MI West of RTE 10
RouteState Highway 72
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.67759, -72.86626
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length763 ft (232.7 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,400 (2022)
Projected traffic77,861 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 72 over Cronk RD Pan Am Peq. R. built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 72 over Cronk RD Pan Am Peq. R. 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Route 72 over Cronk RD Pan Am Peq. R. carry?

About 52,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 72 over Cronk RD Pan Am Peq. R.?

The structure is 763 ft (232.7 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Route 72 over Cronk RD Pan Am Peq. R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.