Russell Avenue over Philo Brook
PoorHartford County, Connecticut · 875WEST of Wendover Road · Structure no. 04569
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,050
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Russell Avenue over Philo Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Russell Avenue over Philo Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Russell Avenue over Philo Brook built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Russell Avenue over Philo Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Russell Avenue over Philo Brook carry?
About 1,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Russell Avenue over Philo Brook?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Russell Avenue over Philo Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.