Jerome Avenue over Freeman Hill Brook
PoorClosed to trafficHartford County, Connecticut · 200 Ft South Coolidge ST · Structure no. 04091
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,240
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jerome Avenue over Freeman Hill Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Jerome Avenue over Freeman Hill Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 7,240 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,758 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 32 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Jerome Avenue over Freeman Hill Brook built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jerome Avenue over Freeman Hill 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Jerome Avenue over Freeman Hill Brook carry?
About 7,240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Jerome Avenue over Freeman Hill Brook?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Jerome Avenue over Freeman Hill Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.