Flatbush Avenue over South Branch Park River
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.1 Mile East of SR 504 · Structure no. 03623
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Flatbush Avenue over South Branch Park River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Flatbush Avenue over South Branch Park River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 97 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 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,517 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Flatbush Avenue over South Branch Park River built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Flatbush Avenue over South Branch Park River 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Flatbush Avenue over South Branch Park River carry?
About 16,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Flatbush Avenue over South Branch Park River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Flatbush Avenue over South Branch Park River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.