US Bridges

Route 71 (hartford over Route 9

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · .2MI South Farmington Tl · Structure no. 06057

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
187 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 71 (hartford over Route 9 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 71 (hartford over Route 9 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 18,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,786 by 2041. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 71 (hartford
CrossesRoute 9
Location.2MI South Farmington Tl
RouteState Highway 71
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.71315, -72.76466
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.6 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,700 (2021)
Projected traffic27,786 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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 71 (hartford over Route 9 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 71 (hartford over Route 9 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Route 71 (hartford over Route 9 carry?

About 18,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 71 (hartford over Route 9?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Route 71 (hartford over Route 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.