US Bridges

Route 218 over Wash Brook

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 100 Ft East of Route 189 · Structure no. 05243

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 218 over Wash Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Route 218 over Wash Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 25,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,336 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 218
CrossesWash Brook
Location100 Ft East of Route 189
RouteState Highway 218
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.81687, -72.73777
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,800 (2019)
Projected traffic38,336 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Route 218 over Wash Brook built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 218 over Wash 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Route 218 over Wash Brook carry?

About 25,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route 218 over Wash Brook?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Route 218 over Wash Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.