Route 17 NB over East Main Street
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 100 North of Maple Stree · Structure no. 00861
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 171 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 17 NB over East Main Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 17 NB over East Main Street in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 71 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 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,762 by 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 52 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 | 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 17 NB over East Main Street built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Route 17 NB over East Main Street 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 2024.
How much traffic does Route 17 NB over East Main Street carry?
About 13,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 17 NB over East Main Street?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Route 17 NB over East Main Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.