Route 71 over Willow Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · New Britain-Berlin Town L · Structure no. 05873
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 71 over Willow Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Route 71 over Willow Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,751 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 71 over Willow Brook built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 71 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 2024.
How much traffic does Route 71 over Willow Brook carry?
About 10,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 71 over Willow Brook?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Route 71 over Willow Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.