Cottage Street over Roaring Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 30 Feet West of Route 167 · Structure no. 04507
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 410
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cottage Street over Roaring Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cottage Street over Roaring Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 59 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 609 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cottage Street over Roaring Brook built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Cottage Street over Roaring 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Cottage Street over Roaring Brook carry?
About 410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Cottage Street over Roaring Brook?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Cottage Street over Roaring Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.