Route 178 over Beaman Brook
GoodHartford County, Connecticut · 1.2 MI East of Route 189 · Structure no. 01489
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 178 over Beaman Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 178 over Beaman Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,590 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 178 over Beaman Brook built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 178 over Beaman 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Route 178 over Beaman Brook carry?
About 7,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 178 over Beaman Brook?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Route 178 over Beaman Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.