Route 20 over Higley Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · .2 MI East of Route 219 · Structure no. 02209
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 20 over Higley Brook is a concrete slab carrying Route 20 over Higley Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,036 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Higley Brook built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 20 over Higley 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Route 20 over Higley Brook carry?
About 8,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 20 over Higley Brook?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Route 20 over Higley Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.