Ford Avenue over Deckers Brook
GoodHartford County, Connecticut · 800 West of Route 159 · Structure no. 05988
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 633
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ford Avenue over Deckers Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ford Avenue 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 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 633 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 941 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ford Avenue over Deckers Brook built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ford 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 Ford Avenue over Deckers Brook carry?
About 633 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Ford Avenue over Deckers Brook?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Ford Avenue over Deckers Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.