Simsbury Road over Bissell Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 250 E of Barndoor Hills · Structure no. 04523
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,210
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Simsbury Road over Bissell Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Simsbury Road over Bissell Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 1,210 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,798 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Simsbury Road over Bissell Brook built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Simsbury Road over Bissell 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 Simsbury Road over Bissell Brook carry?
About 1,210 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Simsbury Road over Bissell Brook?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Simsbury Road over Bissell Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.