Route 175 over AMTRAK Railroad
GoodHartford County, Connecticut · .49MI E NW Brtn-Nwngtn Tl · Structure no. 04326
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 107 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 27,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 175 over AMTRAK Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 175 over AMTRAK Railroad in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 27,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,457 by 2041. The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 175 over AMTRAK Railroad built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Route 175 over AMTRAK Railroad in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Route 175 over AMTRAK Railroad carry?
About 27,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 175 over AMTRAK Railroad?
The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns Route 175 over AMTRAK Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.