Route 20 over Moosehorn Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 1.2 Miles West of RTE 219 · Structure no. 00879
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 20 over Moosehorn Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Route 20 over Moosehorn Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,932 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 20 over Moosehorn Brook built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 20 over Moosehorn 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Route 20 over Moosehorn Brook carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Route 20 over Moosehorn Brook?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).
Who owns Route 20 over Moosehorn Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.