Route 17 over Sumner Brook
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI S of Route 9 · Structure no. 00859
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 17 over Sumner Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Route 17 over Sumner Brook in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,835 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 17 over Sumner Brook built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 17 over Sumner 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Route 17 over Sumner Brook carry?
About 4,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 17 over Sumner Brook?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).
Who owns Route 17 over Sumner Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.