Barndoor Hills RD over Bissell Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 1500 North of Holcomb RD · Structure no. 04550
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Barndoor Hills RD over Bissell Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Barndoor Hills RD over Bissell Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Barndoor Hills RD over Bissell Brook built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Barndoor Hills RD over Bissell 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 Barndoor Hills RD over Bissell Brook carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Barndoor Hills RD over Bissell Brook?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Barndoor Hills RD over Bissell Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.