US Bridges

Cedar Glen over Hop Brook

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 350SOUTH of Cedar Hll RD · Structure no. 04551

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
473
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Glen over Hop Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Cedar Glen over Hop Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 473 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 703 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCedar Glen
CrossesHop Brook
Location350SOUTH of Cedar Hll RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.87279, -72.8323
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic473 (2023)
Projected traffic703 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Cedar Glen over Hop Brook built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Glen over Hop 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 Cedar Glen over Hop Brook carry?

About 473 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Glen over Hop Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Glen over Hop Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.