US Bridges

Route 4 over Roaring Brook

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · At JCT Route 167 · Structure no. 01951

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 4 over Roaring Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 4 over Roaring Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 17,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,557 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 4
CrossesRoaring Brook
LocationAt JCT Route 167
RouteState Highway 4
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.75661, -72.88245
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,200 (2021)
Projected traffic25,557 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 4 over Roaring Brook built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 4 over Roaring 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Route 4 over Roaring Brook carry?

About 17,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route 4 over Roaring Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Route 4 over Roaring Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.