US Bridges

Route 372 over Route 15

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 400 E of Wrthngton Ridge · Structure no. 05806

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 372 over Route 15 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 372 over Route 15 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,694 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 372
CrossesRoute 15
Location400 E of Wrthngton Ridge
RouteState Highway 372
Coordinates41.62534, -72.74087
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,600 (2021)
Projected traffic21,694 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 372 over Route 15 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 372 over Route 15 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Route 372 over Route 15 carry?

About 14,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 372 over Route 15?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Route 372 over Route 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.