US Bridges

SR 529 over Piper Brook Relocation

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI East of Route 173 · Structure no. 02862

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 529 over Piper Brook Relocation is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 529 over Piper Brook Relocation in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 15,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,180 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 529
CrossesPiper Brook Relocation
Location0.6 MI East of Route 173
RouteState Highway 529
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.73083, -72.7183
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,600 (2021)
Projected traffic23,180 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SR 529 over Piper Brook Relocation built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 529 over Piper Brook Relocation 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 529 over Piper Brook Relocation carry?

About 15,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 529 over Piper Brook Relocation?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns SR 529 over Piper Brook Relocation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.