US Bridges

Griswold Road over Two Stone Brook

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 1250 Feet West of Route 3 · Structure no. 04191

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,520
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Griswold Road over Two Stone Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Griswold Road over Two Stone Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5,520 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,202 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGriswold Road
CrossesTwo Stone Brook
Location1250 Feet West of Route 3
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.68242, -72.66927
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,520 (2024)
Projected traffic8,202 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

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 Griswold Road over Two Stone Brook built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Griswold Road over Two Stone 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Griswold Road over Two Stone Brook carry?

About 5,520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Griswold Road over Two Stone Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Griswold Road over Two Stone Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.