US Bridges

Rood Ave & Plymout over Deckers Brook

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.2 Miles West of RTE.159 · Structure no. 05987

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rood Ave & Plymout over Deckers Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rood Ave & Plymout over Deckers Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,675 by 2036. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRood Ave & Plymout
CrossesDeckers Brook
Location0.2 Miles West of RTE.159
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.82944, -72.65991
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2016)
Projected traffic2,675 by 2036
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rood Ave & Plymout over Deckers Brook built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rood Ave & Plymout over Deckers 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rood Ave & Plymout over Deckers Brook carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rood Ave & Plymout over Deckers Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns Rood Ave & Plymout over Deckers Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.