Route 120 over Misery Brook
GoodHartford County, Connecticut · 1.5 MI N of Route 322 · Structure no. 01326
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 20 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 120 over Misery Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Route 120 over Misery Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,698 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 120 over Misery Brook built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 120 over Misery 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Route 120 over Misery Brook carry?
About 7,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 120 over Misery Brook?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Route 120 over Misery Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.