US Bridges

West Washington ST over Copper Mine Brook

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.7 MI East of Route 229 · Structure no. 04103

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,940
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Washington ST over Copper Mine Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying West Washington ST over Copper Mine Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 4,940 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,340 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWest Washington ST
CrossesCopper Mine Brook
Location0.7 MI East of Route 229
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.67687, -72.90764
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,940 (2024)
Projected traffic7,340 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 West Washington ST over Copper Mine Brook built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Washington ST 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does West Washington ST over Copper Mine Brook carry?

About 4,940 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is West Washington ST over Copper Mine Brook?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns West Washington ST over Copper Mine Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.