Route 74 over Willimantic River
GoodTolland County, Connecticut · At Tolland Town Line · Structure no. 00982
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 138 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 74 over Willimantic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 74 over Willimantic River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,779 by 2043. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 74 over Willimantic River built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 74 over Willimantic River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Route 74 over Willimantic River carry?
About 8,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 74 over Willimantic River?
The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Route 74 over Willimantic River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.