Francis Avenue over Piper Brook
GoodHartford County, Connecticut · 450 East of Day Street · Structure no. 05575
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,940
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Francis Avenue over Piper Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Francis Avenue over Piper Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,940 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,369 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Francis Avenue over Piper Brook built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Francis Avenue over Piper 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Francis Avenue over Piper Brook carry?
About 2,940 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Francis Avenue over Piper Brook?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Francis Avenue over Piper Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.