US Bridges

Woodland Street over Roaring Brook

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 500 (s) of Int Hopewell · Structure no. 05251

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,589
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodland Street over Roaring Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Woodland Street over Roaring Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 1,589 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,361 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWoodland Street
CrossesRoaring Brook
Location500 (s) of Int Hopewell
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.67064, -72.56644
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,589 (2023)
Projected traffic2,361 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Woodland Street over Roaring Brook built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodland Street over Roaring 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Woodland Street over Roaring Brook carry?

About 1,589 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Woodland Street over Roaring Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Woodland Street over Roaring Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.