Barndoor Hills RD2 over West Branch Salmon Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 1.2 MI from JCT Route 20 · Structure no. 04524
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 408
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Barndoor Hills RD2 over West Branch Salmon Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barndoor Hills RD2 over West 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 5 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 408 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Barndoor Hills RD2 over West Branch Salmon Brook built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Barndoor Hills RD2 over West 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 Barndoor Hills RD2 over West Branch Salmon Brook carry?
About 408 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Barndoor Hills RD2 over West Branch Salmon Brook?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Barndoor Hills RD2 over West Branch Salmon Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.