Route 17 SB over East Main Street
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI South of Exit 10 · Structure no. 00862
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 190 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 17 SB over East Main Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 17 SB over East Main Street in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 76 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 5 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,064 by 2042. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 46 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 SB over East Main Street built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Route 17 SB 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Route 17 SB over East Main Street carry?
About 6,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 17 SB over East Main Street?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Route 17 SB over East Main Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.