Route 73 over Steele Brook
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · Int. Main & Riverside Sts · Structure no. 06246
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 125 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 73 over Steele Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 73 over Steele Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 14,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,951 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 73 over Steele Brook built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 73 over Steele 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Route 73 over Steele Brook carry?
About 14,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 73 over Steele Brook?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.
Who owns Route 73 over Steele Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.