US Bridges

Route 219 over Mountain Brook

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 1.98 MI So Barkhamsted Tl · Structure no. 01563

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 219 over Mountain Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 219 over Mountain Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 66 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,956 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 219
CrossesMountain Brook
Location1.98 MI So Barkhamsted Tl
RouteState Highway 219
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.95672, -72.86255
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2022)
Projected traffic9,956 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 219 over Mountain Brook built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Route 219 over Mountain 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Route 219 over Mountain Brook carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Route 219 over Mountain Brook?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Route 219 over Mountain Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.