US Bridges

Cold Brook Road over Roaring Brook

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.5 Mi. East of Woodland · Structure no. 04512

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,420
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cold Brook Road over Roaring Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cold Brook Road over Roaring Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,420 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,110 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCold Brook Road
CrossesRoaring Brook
Location0.5 Mi. East of Woodland
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.67297, -72.56127
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,420 (2023)
Projected traffic2,110 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Cold Brook Road over Roaring Brook built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cold Brook Road over Roaring Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Cold Brook Road over Roaring Brook carry?

About 1,420 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cold Brook Road over Roaring Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cold Brook Road over Roaring Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.