US Bridges

Main Street over Salmon Brook

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 1 Mi. South of Route 3 · Structure no. 05731

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,001
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Salmon Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Main Street over Salmon 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 25,001 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,149 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesSalmon Brook
Location1 Mi. South of Route 3
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.7182, -72.61323
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,001 (2021)
Projected traffic37,149 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Main Street over Salmon Brook built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over Salmon 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Main Street over Salmon Brook carry?

About 25,001 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Salmon Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Main Street over Salmon Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.