US Bridges

Country Club RD #2 over Cold Brook

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.5 Mi. West of Wassuc RD · Structure no. 04513

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,299
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Country Club RD #2 over Cold Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Country Club RD #2 over Cold Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 1,299 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,930 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCountry Club RD #2
CrossesCold Brook
Location0.5 Mi. West of Wassuc RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.66377, -72.53979
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,299 (2023)
Projected traffic1,930 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Country Club RD #2 over Cold Brook built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Country Club RD #2 over Cold 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Country Club RD #2 over Cold Brook carry?

About 1,299 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Country Club RD #2 over Cold Brook?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Country Club RD #2 over Cold Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.