Fern Street over Trout Brook
GoodHartford County, Connecticut · 30 West of Troutbrook DR · Structure no. 05302
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fern Street over Trout Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fern Street 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 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,401 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fern Street over Trout Brook built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fern Street over Trout 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 2024.
How much traffic does Fern Street over Trout Brook carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Fern Street over Trout Brook?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Fern Street over Trout Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.