Donahue Road over Belden Brook
GoodHartford County, Connecticut · 250 West of Lostacres RD · Structure no. 04516
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 410
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Donahue Road over Belden Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Donahue Road over Belden Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 609 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Donahue Road over Belden Brook built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Donahue Road over Belden 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Donahue Road over Belden Brook carry?
About 410 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Donahue Road over Belden Brook?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Donahue Road over Belden Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.