US Bridges

Moosehorn Road over Moosehorn Brook

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 400 from JCT Higley Road · Structure no. 04528

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moosehorn Road over Moosehorn Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Moosehorn Road over Moosehorn Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMoosehorn Road
CrossesMoosehorn Brook
Location400 from JCT Higley Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.97391, -72.87194
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2023)
Projected traffic51 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moosehorn Road over Moosehorn Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Moosehorn Road over Moosehorn 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 Moosehorn Road over Moosehorn Brook carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Moosehorn Road over Moosehorn Brook?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Moosehorn Road over Moosehorn Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.