Broad Hill Road over West Branch Salmon Brook
GoodHartford County, Connecticut · 40 from Simsbury Road · Structure no. 04526
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broad Hill Road over West Branch Salmon Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Broad Hill Road over West Branch Salmon Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 401 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Broad Hill Road over West Branch Salmon Brook built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Broad Hill Road over West Branch Salmon Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Broad Hill Road over West Branch Salmon Brook carry?
About 270 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Broad Hill Road over West Branch Salmon Brook?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Broad Hill Road over West Branch Salmon Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.