Route 159 over Meadow Brook
GoodHartford County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI No. of Hartford Tl · Structure no. 06035
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,900
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 159 over Meadow Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 159 over Meadow Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 12,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,168 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 75 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 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 Route 159 over Meadow Brook built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 159 over Meadow 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Route 159 over Meadow Brook carry?
About 12,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 159 over Meadow Brook?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns Route 159 over Meadow Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.