US Bridges

Day Hill Road WB over Route 75

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI West of I-91 · Structure no. 05883

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,957
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Day Hill Road WB over Route 75 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Day Hill Road WB over Route 75 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 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 14,957 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,225 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDay Hill Road WB
CrossesRoute 75
Location0.4 MI West of I-91
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.87526, -72.66485
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,957 (2022)
Projected traffic22,225 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Day Hill Road WB over Route 75 built?

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

What condition is Day Hill Road WB over Route 75 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Day Hill Road WB over Route 75 carry?

About 14,957 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Day Hill Road WB over Route 75?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Day Hill Road WB over Route 75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.