US Bridges

Coles Avenue over Schoolhouse Brook

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 150 East of Route 173 · Structure no. 06082

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,348
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coles Avenue over Schoolhouse Brook is a steel culvert carrying Coles Avenue over Schoolhouse Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 5 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 1,348 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,003 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesColes Avenue
CrossesSchoolhouse Brook
Location150 East of Route 173
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.68078, -72.72875
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,348 (2024)
Projected traffic2,003 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Coles Avenue over Schoolhouse Brook built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coles Avenue over Schoolhouse 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Coles Avenue over Schoolhouse Brook carry?

About 1,348 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Coles Avenue over Schoolhouse Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Coles Avenue over Schoolhouse Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.