Fern Street over West Branch Trout Brook
PoorPosted for loadHartford County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI West of N. Main ST · Structure no. 04081
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old, rebuilt 1939
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fern Street over West Branch Trout Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Fern Street over West Branch Trout Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1939, so it is 109 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,401 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 54 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Fern Street over West Branch Trout Brook built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1939.
What condition is Fern Street over West Branch Trout Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Fern Street over West Branch Trout Brook carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Fern Street over West Branch Trout Brook?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Fern Street over West Branch Trout Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.