US Bridges

Mechanicsville RD over East Branch Salmon Brook

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 900 East of Route 189 · Structure no. 04521

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
540
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mechanicsville RD over East Branch Salmon Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Mechanicsville RD over East Branch Salmon Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 802 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMechanicsville RD
CrossesEast Branch Salmon Brook
Location900 East of Route 189
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.97066, -72.80277
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2023)
Projected traffic802 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 Mechanicsville RD over East Branch Salmon Brook built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mechanicsville RD 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 Mechanicsville RD over East Branch Salmon Brook carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mechanicsville RD over East Branch Salmon Brook?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Mechanicsville RD over East Branch Salmon Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.