East Street over East Branch Salmon Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 1100 East of Route 189 · Structure no. 04518
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,630
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Street over East Branch Salmon Brook is a concrete slab carrying East Street over East Branch Salmon Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 2,630 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,908 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Street over East Branch Salmon Brook built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Street over East Branch Salmon 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does East Street over East Branch Salmon Brook carry?
About 2,630 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is East Street over East Branch Salmon Brook?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns East Street over East Branch Salmon Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.