Route 17A over Carr Brook
GoodMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 2.3 MI N of Route 66 · Structure no. 02197
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 17A over Carr Brook is a concrete frame carrying Route 17A over Carr 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,835 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 17A over Carr Brook built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 17A over Carr 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Route 17A over Carr Brook carry?
About 4,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 17A over Carr Brook?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Route 17A over Carr Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.