US Bridges

Boston Neck Road over Stony Brook

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 750 West of Mather Road · Structure no. 04567

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,542
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boston Neck Road over Stony Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Boston Neck Road over Stony Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 115 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 2,542 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,777 by 2044. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBoston Neck Road
CrossesStony Brook
Location750 West of Mather Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.96501, -72.6421
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,542 (2024)
Projected traffic3,777 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Boston Neck Road over Stony Brook built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Boston Neck Road over Stony 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Boston Neck Road over Stony Brook carry?

About 2,542 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Boston Neck Road over Stony Brook?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Boston Neck Road over Stony Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.