West Mountain RD over Cherry Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 100 Ft West of Route 179 · Structure no. 04491
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 890
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Mountain RD over Cherry Brook is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Mountain RD over Cherry Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,322 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Mountain RD over Cherry Brook built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Mountain RD over Cherry 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does West Mountain RD over Cherry Brook carry?
About 890 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is West Mountain RD over Cherry Brook?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns West Mountain RD over Cherry Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.