US Bridges

Climax Road over Nod Brook

FairPosted for load

Hartford County, Connecticut · 150 Ft East of Route 167 · Structure no. 04548

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,922
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Climax Road over Nod Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Climax Road over Nod Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 83 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,922 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,342 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesClimax Road
CrossesNod Brook
Location150 Ft East of Route 167
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.82558, -72.85591
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,922 (2023)
Projected traffic4,342 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Climax Road over Nod Brook built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Climax Road over Nod 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Climax Road over Nod Brook carry?

About 2,922 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Climax Road over Nod Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Climax Road over Nod Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.