Old Wheeler Lane over Roaring Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 350 South of Route 177 · Structure no. 05850
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 640
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Wheeler Lane over Roaring Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old Wheeler Lane over Roaring Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 61 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 951 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Wheeler Lane over Roaring Brook built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Old Wheeler Lane 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Old Wheeler Lane over Roaring Brook carry?
About 640 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Old Wheeler Lane over Roaring Brook?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Old Wheeler Lane over Roaring Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.