Asylum Avenue over North Branch Park River
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 300 East of Elizabeth ST · Structure no. 03630
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 63 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Asylum Avenue over North Branch Park River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Asylum Avenue over North Branch Park River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959, 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 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,236 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 66 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Asylum Avenue over North Branch Park River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Asylum Avenue over North 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 Asylum Avenue over North Branch Park River carry?
About 11,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Asylum Avenue over North Branch Park River?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Asylum Avenue over North Branch Park River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.