US Bridges

Farmington Avenue over Trout Brook

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 50 W. of Trout Brook DR · Structure no. 05301

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,170
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farmington Avenue over Trout Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Farmington Avenue over Trout 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 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 9,170 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,626 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFarmington Avenue
CrossesTrout Brook
Location50 W. of Trout Brook DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.7619, -72.73841
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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,170 (2024)
Projected traffic13,626 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Farmington Avenue over Trout Brook built?

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

What condition is Farmington Avenue over 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 Farmington Avenue over Trout Brook carry?

About 9,170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Farmington Avenue over Trout Brook?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Farmington Avenue over Trout Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.