US Bridges

Pheasant Hill DR over Rockledge Brook

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 1200 E of Westminster DR · Structure no. 04580

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pheasant Hill DR over Rockledge Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Pheasant Hill DR over Rockledge Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1963, 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 565 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesPheasant Hill DR
CrossesRockledge Brook
Location1200 E of Westminster DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.74539, -72.74963
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2024)
Projected traffic565 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Pheasant Hill DR over Rockledge Brook built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is Pheasant Hill DR over Rockledge 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pheasant Hill DR over Rockledge Brook carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pheasant Hill DR over Rockledge Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Pheasant Hill DR over Rockledge Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.