US Bridges

Woodfield Crossing over Brook

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI S of France Street · Structure no. 06081

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,389
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodfield Crossing over Brook is a steel culvert carrying Woodfield Crossing over Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,389 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,064 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWoodfield Crossing
CrossesBrook
Location0.2 MI S of France Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.64589, -72.68816
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic1,389 (2024)
Projected traffic2,064 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodfield Crossing over Brook built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodfield Crossing over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Woodfield Crossing over Brook carry?

About 1,389 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Woodfield Crossing over Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Woodfield Crossing over Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.