South Main Street over Copper Mine Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 5000 Ft East of Route 69 · Structure no. 05051
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 330
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Main Street over Copper Mine Brook is a concrete culvert carrying South Main Street over Copper Mine Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956, 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Main Street over Copper Mine Brook built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Main Street over Copper Mine 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 South Main Street over Copper Mine Brook carry?
About 330 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is South Main Street over Copper Mine Brook?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns South Main Street over Copper Mine Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.