US Bridges

Vineyard Road over Burlington Brook

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 300 West of RTE 4 · Structure no. 05916

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,323
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vineyard Road over Burlington Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vineyard Road over Burlington Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,323 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,966 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVineyard Road
CrossesBurlington Brook
Location300 West of RTE 4
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.77884, -72.93732
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,323 (2023)
Projected traffic1,966 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vineyard Road over Burlington Brook built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vineyard Road over Burlington 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 2023.

How much traffic does Vineyard Road over Burlington Brook carry?

About 1,323 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Vineyard Road over Burlington Brook?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Vineyard Road over Burlington Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.