US Bridges

Oakwood Drive # 1 over Stream

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI South of Steele ST · Structure no. 06078

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakwood Drive # 1 over Stream is a steel culvert carrying Oakwood Drive # 1 over Stream in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 104 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesOakwood Drive # 1
CrossesStream
Location0.1 MI South of Steele ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.65723, -72.80696
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating101.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic104 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Oakwood Drive # 1 over Stream built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakwood Drive # 1 over Stream 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Oakwood Drive # 1 over Stream carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Oakwood Drive # 1 over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Oakwood Drive # 1 over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.