Abbe Road over Buckhorn Brook
GoodHartford County, Connecticut · 300 Feet West of Grant RD · Structure no. 05917
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Abbe Road over Buckhorn Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying Abbe Road over Buckhorn Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,972 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Abbe Road over Buckhorn Brook built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Abbe Road over Buckhorn 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Abbe Road over Buckhorn Brook carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Abbe Road over Buckhorn Brook?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Abbe Road over Buckhorn Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.