US Bridges

Barnes Hill Road over Burlington Brook

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 100 Ft North of Route 4 · Structure no. 05048

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
261
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barnes Hill Road over Burlington Brook is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barnes Hill Road over Burlington Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 69 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 261 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 388 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBarnes Hill Road
CrossesBurlington Brook
Location100 Ft North of Route 4
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.78066, -72.93188
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic261 (2023)
Projected traffic388 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barnes Hill Road over Burlington Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Barnes Hill Road over Burlington Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Barnes Hill Road over Burlington Brook carry?

About 261 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Barnes Hill Road over Burlington Brook?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Barnes Hill Road over Burlington Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.