US Bridges

Route 176 -Main ST over Mill Brook

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.6 Mile North of RTE 175 · Structure no. 05904

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 176 -Main ST over Mill Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Route 176 -Main ST over Mill 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,979 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoute 176 -Main ST
CrossesMill Brook
Location0.6 Mile North of RTE 175
RouteState Highway 176
Coordinates41.70712, -72.72563
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,100 (2021)
Projected traffic17,979 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Route 176 -Main ST over Mill Brook built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 176 -Main ST over Mill Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Route 176 -Main ST over Mill Brook carry?

About 12,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 176 -Main ST over Mill Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Route 176 -Main ST over Mill Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.