Route 20 over Valley Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 3.2 Miles West of RTE 179 · Structure no. 05893
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 20 over Valley Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 20 over Valley 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 669 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 20 over Valley Brook built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 20 over Valley 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Route 20 over Valley Brook carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Route 20 over Valley Brook?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Route 20 over Valley Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.