Route 17 over Reservoir Brk & Cattle P
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI N of Route 17A · Structure no. 00866
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 17 over Reservoir Brk & Cattle P is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 17 over Reservoir Brk & Cattle P in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 100 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,698 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 31 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Reservoir Brk & Cattle P built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Route 17 over Reservoir Brk & Cattle P 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Route 17 over Reservoir Brk & Cattle P carry?
About 7,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Route 17 over Reservoir Brk & Cattle P?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Route 17 over Reservoir Brk & Cattle P?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.