US Bridges

Biltmore Street over Sandy Brook

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 400 Ft West of Route 175 · Structure no. 05216

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Biltmore Street over Sandy Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Biltmore Street over Sandy Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 966 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBiltmore Street
CrossesSandy Brook
Location400 Ft West of Route 175
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.68985, -72.76077
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic966 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Biltmore Street over Sandy Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Biltmore Street over Sandy Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2022.

How much traffic does Biltmore Street over Sandy Brook carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Biltmore Street over Sandy Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Biltmore Street over Sandy Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.