US Bridges

Bell Street over Salmon Brook

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · .25 MI (n) Int RTE 94 · Structure no. 04107

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,773
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bell Street over Salmon Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying Bell Street over Salmon Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,773 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,635 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBell Street
CrossesSalmon Brook
Location.25 MI (n) Int RTE 94
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.72086, -72.55588
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,773 (2023)
Projected traffic2,635 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Bell Street over Salmon Brook built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bell Street over Salmon Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Bell Street over Salmon Brook carry?

About 1,773 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bell Street over Salmon Brook?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Bell Street over Salmon Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.