Route 79 over Hammonasset Brook
GoodMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI S of Route 148 · Structure no. 02486
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 79 over Hammonasset Brook is a concrete frame carrying Route 79 over Hammonasset Brook in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,618 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 38 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 79 over Hammonasset Brook built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 79 over Hammonasset 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Route 79 over Hammonasset Brook carry?
About 5,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 79 over Hammonasset Brook?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Route 79 over Hammonasset Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.