US Bridges

Mountain Road #1 over Tumble Brook

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 200 So of Bloomfield Tl · Structure no. 04359

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,140
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain Road #1 over Tumble Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Mountain Road #1 over Tumble Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 15,140 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,497 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMountain Road #1
CrossesTumble Brook
Location200 So of Bloomfield Tl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.8045, -72.76744
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic15,140 (2024)
Projected traffic22,497 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Mountain Road #1 over Tumble Brook built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mountain Road #1 over Tumble 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Mountain Road #1 over Tumble Brook carry?

About 15,140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mountain Road #1 over Tumble Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mountain Road #1 over Tumble Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.