Route 160 over Roaring Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI West RTE 17 · Structure no. 05727
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 46 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 160 over Roaring Brook is a masonry arch - deck carrying Route 160 over Roaring Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 115 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,229 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 160 over Roaring Brook built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Route 160 over Roaring 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Route 160 over Roaring Brook carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 160 over Roaring Brook?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Route 160 over Roaring Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.