Tobey Avenue over Deckers Brook
GoodHartford County, Connecticut · 0.3 Miles West of RTE 159 · Structure no. 05946
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 20 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 262
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tobey Avenue over Deckers Brook is a steel culvert carrying Tobey Avenue over Deckers Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 262 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 389 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tobey Avenue over Deckers Brook built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tobey Avenue over Deckers 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 2023.
How much traffic does Tobey Avenue over Deckers Brook carry?
About 262 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Tobey Avenue over Deckers Brook?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns Tobey Avenue over Deckers Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.