US Bridges

Frederick Street over Copper Mine Brook

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 50 from JCT Curtiss Ave · Structure no. 04481

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,750
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frederick Street over Copper Mine Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Frederick Street over Copper Mine Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,086 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFrederick Street
CrossesCopper Mine Brook
Location50 from JCT Curtiss Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.67471, -72.90732
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2024)
Projected traffic4,086 by 2044
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Frederick Street over Copper Mine Brook built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frederick Street over Copper Mine 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Frederick Street over Copper Mine Brook carry?

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Frederick Street over Copper Mine Brook?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Frederick Street over Copper Mine Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.