Route 272 over Hart Brook
GoodLitchfield County, Connecticut · 3.6 Miles North of Rte. 4 · Structure no. 01578
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 272 over Hart Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 272 over Hart Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,932 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 272 over Hart Brook built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 272 over Hart Brook 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Route 272 over Hart Brook carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 272 over Hart Brook?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Route 272 over Hart Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.