US Bridges

Autumn Street over Porter Brook

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 50 Feet North of SR 534 · Structure no. 05974

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Autumn Street over Porter Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Autumn Street over Porter Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,161 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAutumn Street
CrossesPorter Brook
Location50 Feet North of SR 534
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.76482, -72.50446
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2018)
Projected traffic4,161 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Autumn Street over Porter Brook built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Autumn Street over Porter 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Autumn Street over Porter Brook carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Autumn Street over Porter Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Autumn Street over Porter Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.