Simsbury Road over West Branch Salmon Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI No. of Firetown RD · Structure no. 04525
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 111 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,480
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Simsbury Road over West Branch Salmon Brook is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Simsbury Road 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 1,480 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,199 by 2043. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Simsbury Road over West Branch Salmon Brook built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Simsbury Road 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 Simsbury Road over West Branch Salmon Brook carry?
About 1,480 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Simsbury Road over West Branch Salmon Brook?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Simsbury Road over West Branch Salmon Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.