US Bridges

Hollister Drive over Roaring Brook

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI East of Route 177 · Structure no. 05346

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollister Drive over Roaring Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Hollister Drive over Roaring Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 936 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHollister Drive
CrossesRoaring Brook
Location0.2 MI East of Route 177
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.77712, -72.8872
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2022)
Projected traffic936 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hollister Drive over Roaring Brook built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hollister Drive over Roaring 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 2022.

How much traffic does Hollister Drive over Roaring Brook carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hollister Drive over Roaring Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Hollister Drive over Roaring Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.