US Bridges

Deming Road over Willow Brook

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI W of US Route 5 · Structure no. 05814

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,081
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deming Road over Willow Brook is a steel culvert carrying Deming Road over Willow Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 2,081 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,092 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDeming Road
CrossesWillow Brook
Location0.6 MI W of US Route 5
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.63989, -72.74608
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,081 (2023)
Projected traffic3,092 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 Deming Road over Willow Brook built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deming Road over Willow 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Deming Road over Willow Brook carry?

About 2,081 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Deming Road over Willow Brook?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Deming Road over Willow Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.