US Bridges

Floydville Road over Salmon Brook

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 200 Ft West of Route 189 · Structure no. 04447

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,730
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Floydville Road over Salmon Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Floydville Road over Salmon Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 78 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 6,730 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFloydville Road
CrossesSalmon Brook
Location200 Ft West of Route 189
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.92549, -72.76707
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,730 (2024)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$598,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Floydville Road over Salmon Brook built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Floydville Road over Salmon 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Floydville Road over Salmon Brook carry?

About 6,730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Floydville Road over Salmon Brook?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Floydville Road over Salmon Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.