Route 17 over Carr Brook
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 1.6 MI N of Route 66 · Structure no. 06027
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 17 over Carr Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 17 over Carr Brook in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 87 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 6 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,309 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 36 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Carr Brook built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Route 17 over Carr Brook 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Route 17 over Carr Brook carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 17 over Carr Brook?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Route 17 over Carr Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.