US Bridges

Asylum Avenue over East Branch Trout Brook

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 40 E of Trout Brook Dr. · Structure no. 05299

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,590
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Asylum Avenue over East Branch Trout Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Asylum Avenue over East Branch Trout Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 6,590 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,792 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAsylum Avenue
CrossesEast Branch Trout Brook
Location40 E of Trout Brook Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.77894, -72.73666
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,590 (2024)
Projected traffic9,792 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Asylum Avenue over East Branch Trout Brook built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Asylum Avenue over East Branch Trout 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Asylum Avenue over East Branch Trout Brook carry?

About 6,590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Asylum Avenue over East Branch Trout Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Asylum Avenue over East Branch Trout Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.