US Bridges

Wells Road over East Branch Salmon Brook

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI N of Route 189 · Structure no. 04519

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,985
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wells Road over East Branch Salmon Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wells Road over East Branch Salmon Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956, 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 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 1,985 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,950 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWells Road
CrossesEast Branch Salmon Brook
Location0.6 MI N of Route 189
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.98141, -72.80696
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,985 (2023)
Projected traffic2,950 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Wells Road over East Branch Salmon Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wells Road 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 Wells Road over East Branch Salmon Brook carry?

About 1,985 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wells Road over East Branch Salmon Brook?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Wells Road over East Branch Salmon Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.