US Bridges

Dish Mill Road over Howell Brook

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 1.2 MI E of Colebrook Tl · Structure no. 05137

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dish Mill Road over Howell Brook is a concrete frame carrying Dish Mill Road over Howell Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 67 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDish Mill Road
CrossesHowell Brook
Location1.2 MI E of Colebrook Tl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates42.02109, -72.99153
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Dish Mill Road over Howell Brook built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dish Mill Road over Howell 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Dish Mill Road over Howell Brook carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Dish Mill Road over Howell Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Dish Mill Road over Howell Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.