US Bridges

Braeburn Road over Trout Brook

Poor

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI E. of Mountain Rd. · Structure no. 06076

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,285
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Braeburn Road over Trout Brook is a steel culvert carrying Braeburn Road over Trout Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,285 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,909 by 2044. 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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CarriesBraeburn Road
CrossesTrout Brook
Location0.3 MI E. of Mountain Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.76306, -72.75986
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,285 (2024)
Projected traffic1,909 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Braeburn Road over Trout Brook built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Braeburn Road over Trout Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Braeburn Road over Trout Brook carry?

About 1,285 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Braeburn Road over Trout Brook?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Braeburn Road over Trout Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.