US Bridges

Kelsey Street over Webster Brook

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 900 E of New Britain Tl · Structure no. 04332

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,360
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kelsey Street over Webster Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Kelsey Street over Webster Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 12,360 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,366 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesKelsey Street
CrossesWebster Brook
Location900 E of New Britain Tl
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.65419, -72.74623
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,360 (2024)
Projected traffic18,366 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Kelsey Street over Webster Brook built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kelsey Street over Webster 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Kelsey Street over Webster Brook carry?

About 12,360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kelsey Street over Webster Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Kelsey Street over Webster Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.