US Bridges

Pond Hill Road over Howell Brook

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.5 Mile North of Ssr 488 · Structure no. 05138

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
403
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pond Hill Road over Howell Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pond Hill Road over Howell Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 403 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 599 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPond Hill Road
CrossesHowell Brook
Location0.5 Mile North of Ssr 488
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates42.00798, -73.00357
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic403 (2023)
Projected traffic599 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 Pond Hill Road over Howell Brook built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pond Hill 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 Pond Hill Road over Howell Brook carry?

About 403 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pond Hill Road over Howell Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pond Hill Road over Howell Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.