Route 71 over Rockledge Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI West of Route 173 · Structure no. 06718
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,600
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 71 over Rockledge Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Route 71 over Rockledge Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 17,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,152 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 71 over Rockledge Brook built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 71 over Rockledge 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Route 71 over Rockledge Brook carry?
About 17,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 71 over Rockledge Brook?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.
Who owns Route 71 over Rockledge Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.