Route 72 over Pequabuck River
GoodHartford County, Connecticut · 0.1 Mile East of RTE 229 · Structure no. 06619
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 236 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 72 over Pequabuck River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 72 over Pequabuck River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,482 by 2041. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 72 over Pequabuck River built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 72 over Pequabuck River 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Route 72 over Pequabuck River carry?
About 8,400 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Route 72 over Pequabuck River?
The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Route 72 over Pequabuck River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.