Route 17 over Long Hill Brook
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 1.3 Mi. N of Route 155 · Structure no. 00858
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 201 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 17 over Long Hill Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 17 over Long Hill Brook in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,505 by 2042. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 57 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 17 over Long Hill Brook built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Route 17 over Long Hill 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Route 17 over Long Hill Brook carry?
About 13,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 17 over Long Hill Brook?
The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Route 17 over Long Hill Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.