ROUTE 72
Carrying ROUTE 72 over PEQUABUCK RIVER
0.1 MILE EAST OF RTE 229, Hartford, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ROUTE 72
The ROUTE 72 bridge in Hartford, Connecticut carries ROUTE 72 over PEQUABUCK RIVER. It was built in 2009, making it 17 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 71.9 meters (236 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,400 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ROUTE 72 compares
Live comparison across Connecticut.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2009
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 71.9 m (236 ft)
- Deck Width
- 20.8 m (68 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 8,400 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 06619
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ROUTE 72 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare ROUTE 72 against other structures in Hartford and across Connecticut. Connecticut bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for ROUTE 72?
ROUTE 72 in Hartford, Connecticut has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ROUTE 72 inspected?
ROUTE 72's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 8,400 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROUTE 72 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ROUTE 72?
ROUTE 72 has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ROUTE 72?
ROUTE 72 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is ROUTE 72 and does age affect safety?
ROUTE 72 was built in 2009, making it 17 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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