US Bridges

Route 167 over Hop Brook Pond

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI West of RTE 10/202 · Structure no. 05427

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 167 over Hop Brook Pond is a concrete culvert carrying Route 167 over Hop Brook Pond in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 12,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,128 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesRoute 167
CrossesHop Brook Pond
Location0.4 MI West of RTE 10/202
RouteState Highway 167
Coordinates41.86999, -72.81302
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,200 (2022)
Projected traffic18,128 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Route 167 over Hop Brook Pond built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 167 over Hop Brook Pond 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Route 167 over Hop Brook Pond carry?

About 12,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route 167 over Hop Brook Pond?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Route 167 over Hop Brook Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.