Main Street over Piper Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 250 North of Francis Ave · Structure no. 05449
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,930
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Piper Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Main Street over Piper Brook 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 7,930 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,783 by 2044. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Main Street over Piper Brook built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main Street over Piper 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Main Street over Piper Brook carry?
About 7,930 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Piper Brook?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Piper Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.