Maple Avenue over Polkville Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · .20 MI East of Route 69 · Structure no. 03634
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,480
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Maple Avenue over Polkville Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Maple Avenue over Polkville Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 11,480 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,058 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Maple Avenue over Polkville Brook built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Maple Avenue over Polkville 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Maple Avenue over Polkville Brook carry?
About 11,480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Maple Avenue over Polkville Brook?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Maple Avenue over Polkville Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.