US Bridges

Stevens Street over Copper Mine Brook

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI East of Jerome Ave · Structure no. 04092

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,070
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stevens Street over Copper Mine Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Stevens Street over Copper Mine Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 6,070 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,019 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesStevens Street
CrossesCopper Mine Brook
Location0.2 MI East of Jerome Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.71365, -72.92444
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,070 (2024)
Projected traffic9,019 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stevens Street over Copper Mine Brook built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stevens Street over Copper Mine 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 Stevens Street over Copper Mine Brook carry?

About 6,070 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Stevens Street over Copper Mine Brook?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Stevens Street over Copper Mine Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.