US Bridges

Halladay Ave West over Philo Brook

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 120FT FR Blossom ST · Structure no. 04570

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,286
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halladay Ave West over Philo Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Halladay Ave West over Philo Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,286 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,911 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHalladay Ave West
CrossesPhilo Brook
Location120FT FR Blossom ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates42.01612, -72.65474
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,286 (2024)
Projected traffic1,911 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Halladay Ave West over Philo Brook built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Halladay Ave West over Philo 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 Halladay Ave West over Philo Brook carry?

About 1,286 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Halladay Ave West over Philo Brook?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Halladay Ave West over Philo Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.