Route 17 over Long Hill Brook
GoodMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 0.7 MI N of Route 155 · Structure no. 00857
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 17 over Long Hill Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 17 over Long Hill Brook in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 13,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,465 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 17 over Long Hill Brook built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 17 over Long Hill 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Route 17 over Long Hill Brook carry?
About 13,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 17 over Long Hill Brook?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Route 17 over Long Hill Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.