Route 72 over Poland River
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 1 Mile North of Route 6 · Structure no. 01110
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 72 over Poland River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 72 over Poland River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 85 years old, older 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,755 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 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 Poland River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Route 72 over Poland River 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 72 over Poland River carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 72 over Poland River?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Route 72 over Poland River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.