US Bridges

Route 175 over Ctfastrak Busway

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · .2 MI E of New Britain Tl · Structure no. 04324

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 175 over Ctfastrak Busway is a concrete arch - deck carrying Route 175 over Ctfastrak Busway in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 27,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,457 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRoute 175
CrossesCtfastrak Busway
Location.2 MI E of New Britain Tl
RouteState Highway 175
Coordinates41.6941, -72.75425
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,900 (2021)
Projected traffic41,457 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 175 over Ctfastrak Busway built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 175 over Ctfastrak Busway 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 Route 175 over Ctfastrak Busway carry?

About 27,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 175 over Ctfastrak Busway?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns Route 175 over Ctfastrak Busway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.