US Bridges

Trout Brook Drive over East Branch Trout Brook

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 850 S Int Asylum Avenue · Structure no. 05303

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,660
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trout Brook Drive over East Branch Trout Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Trout Brook Drive over East Branch 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 15,660 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,269 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 243 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTrout Brook Drive
CrossesEast Branch Trout Brook
Location850 S Int Asylum Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.77661, -72.73676
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width243 ft (74.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,660 (2024)
Projected traffic23,269 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Trout Brook Drive over East Branch Trout Brook built?

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

What condition is Trout Brook Drive 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Trout Brook Drive over East Branch Trout Brook carry?

About 15,660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Trout Brook Drive over East Branch Trout Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 243 ft wide.

Who owns Trout Brook Drive over East Branch Trout Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.