US Bridges

Belden Road #2 over Burlington Brook

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.9 Mile North of Route 4 · Structure no. 05050

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
268
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belden Road #2 over Burlington Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Belden Road #2 over Burlington Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 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 268 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 398 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBelden Road #2
CrossesBurlington Brook
Location0.9 Mile North of Route 4
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.78246, -72.9526
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2023)
Projected traffic398 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 Belden Road #2 over Burlington Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Belden Road #2 over Burlington 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 2025.

How much traffic does Belden Road #2 over Burlington Brook carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Belden Road #2 over Burlington Brook?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Belden Road #2 over Burlington Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.