South End Road over Misery Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI N of Route 322 · Structure no. 04561
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1931
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,826
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
South End Road over Misery Brook is a concrete slab carrying South End Road over Misery Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1931, so it is 125 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 5,826 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,657 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 South End Road over Misery Brook built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1931.
What condition is South End Road over Misery 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does South End Road over Misery Brook carry?
About 5,826 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is South End Road over Misery Brook?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns South End Road over Misery Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.