Ensign Drive over Nod Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · At Int Parkside Lane · Structure no. 05281
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,160
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ensign Drive over Nod Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Ensign Drive over Nod Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 2,160 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,210 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ensign Drive over Nod Brook built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ensign Drive over Nod 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Ensign Drive over Nod Brook carry?
About 2,160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Ensign Drive over Nod Brook?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).
Who owns Ensign Drive over Nod Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.