US Bridges

Atwater Road over Rattlesnake Brook

Poor

Hartford County, Connecticut · 100 Ft South of Maple Ave · Structure no. 05821

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atwater Road over Rattlesnake Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Atwater Road over Rattlesnake Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAtwater Road
CrossesRattlesnake Brook
Location100 Ft South of Maple Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.82188, -72.9122
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2024)
Projected traffic208 by 2044
Trucks7%
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 Atwater Road over Rattlesnake Brook built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Atwater Road over Rattlesnake Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Atwater Road over Rattlesnake Brook carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Atwater Road over Rattlesnake Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Atwater Road over Rattlesnake Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.