US Bridges

Route 17 over Long Hill Brook

Good

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI S of Route 155 · Structure no. 02190

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 17 over Long Hill Brook is a concrete frame carrying Route 17 over Long Hill Brook in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,248 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 17
CrossesLong Hill Brook
Location0.4 MI S of Route 155
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates41.52627, -72.66393
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,300 (2019)
Projected traffic21,248 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 17 over Long Hill Brook built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 17 over Long Hill Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Route 17 over Long Hill Brook carry?

About 14,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route 17 over Long Hill Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Route 17 over Long Hill Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.