Route 317 over Pomperaug River
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 1.4 Miles West of Route 6 · Structure no. 05716
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 201 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 317 over Pomperaug River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 317 over Pomperaug River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,915 by 2043. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 317 over Pomperaug River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 317 over Pomperaug 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Route 317 over Pomperaug River carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 317 over Pomperaug River?
The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Route 317 over Pomperaug River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.