US Bridges

Humphrey Road No 2 over Cherry Brook

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.2 Mile West of Rte. 179 · Structure no. 05822

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Humphrey Road No 2 over Cherry Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying Humphrey Road No 2 over Cherry Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHumphrey Road No 2
CrossesCherry Brook
Location0.2 Mile West of Rte. 179
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.8531, -72.92006
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2024)
Projected traffic208 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Humphrey Road No 2 over Cherry Brook built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Humphrey Road No 2 over Cherry 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Humphrey Road No 2 over Cherry Brook carry?

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

How long is Humphrey Road No 2 over Cherry Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Humphrey Road No 2 over Cherry Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.