US Bridges

West Center ST Ext over Dayton Brook

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI W of I-84 · Structure no. 05523

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,033
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Center ST Ext over Dayton Brook is a steel culvert carrying West Center ST Ext over Dayton Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 5 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 2,033 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,021 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesWest Center ST Ext
CrossesDayton Brook
Location0.4 MI W of I-84
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.59641, -72.91093
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating91.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,033 (2024)
Projected traffic3,021 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 West Center ST Ext over Dayton Brook built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Center ST Ext over Dayton 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does West Center ST Ext over Dayton Brook carry?

About 2,033 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is West Center ST Ext over Dayton Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns West Center ST Ext over Dayton Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.