Spring Street over Birch Mountain Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 100(W) of Int Glen RD · Structure no. 04149
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spring Street over Birch Mountain Brook is a masonry arch - deck carrying Spring Street over Birch Mountain Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1905, so it is 120 years old, older 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,783 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 19 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Spring Street over Birch Mountain Brook built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025.
What condition is Spring Street over Birch Mountain 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Spring Street over Birch Mountain Brook carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Spring Street over Birch Mountain Brook?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Spring Street over Birch Mountain Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.