Dowd Street over Mill Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 50 Feet West of Route 176 · Structure no. 04543
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,980
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dowd Street over Mill Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Dowd Street over Mill Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, younger 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 2,980 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,428 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Dowd Street over Mill Brook built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dowd Street over Mill 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Dowd Street over Mill Brook carry?
About 2,980 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Dowd Street over Mill Brook?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Dowd Street over Mill Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.