Route 177 over Scott Swamp Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 185 Feet North of Route 6 · Structure no. 05859
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 177 over Scott Swamp Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 177 over Scott Swamp Brook 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 16,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,369 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 177 over Scott Swamp Brook built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 177 over Scott Swamp 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Route 177 over Scott Swamp Brook carry?
About 16,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 177 over Scott Swamp Brook?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Route 177 over Scott Swamp Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.