Route 175 over Piper Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · .42MI E of New Britain Tl · Structure no. 04325
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 124 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 27,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 175 over Piper Brook is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 175 over Piper Brook 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 27,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,457 by 2041. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 175 over Piper Brook built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 175 over Piper Brook 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Route 175 over Piper Brook carry?
About 27,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 175 over Piper Brook?
The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Route 175 over Piper Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.