US Bridges

Reservoir Hill RD over Whigville Brook

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · JCT Stony Hill Road · Structure no. 05049

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
458
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reservoir Hill RD over Whigville Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Reservoir Hill RD over Whigville Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 458 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 681 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesReservoir Hill RD
CrossesWhigville Brook
LocationJCT Stony Hill Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.73361, -72.94376
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
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 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 rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic458 (2023)
Projected traffic681 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reservoir Hill RD over Whigville Brook built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reservoir Hill RD over Whigville 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Reservoir Hill RD over Whigville Brook carry?

About 458 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Reservoir Hill RD over Whigville Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Reservoir Hill RD over Whigville Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.