Route 20 over Salmon Brook
GoodHartford County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI East of RTE 10/202 · Structure no. 00882
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 20 over Salmon Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 20 over Salmon Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 85 years old, older 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 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,236 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 20 over Salmon Brook built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Route 20 over Salmon 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Route 20 over Salmon Brook carry?
About 11,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 20 over Salmon Brook?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Route 20 over Salmon Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.