US Bridges

SR 569 over Dibble Hollow Brook

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI South of Route 159 · Structure no. 06095

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
287 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 569 over Dibble Hollow Brook is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 569 over Dibble Hollow 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 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,915 by 2042. The structure is 287 ft (87.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 569
CrossesDibble Hollow Brook
Location0.1 MI South of Route 159
RouteState Highway 569
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.91122, -72.62854
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length287 ft (87.4 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2022)
Projected traffic8,915 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 569 over Dibble Hollow Brook built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 569 over Dibble Hollow 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 569 over Dibble Hollow Brook carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 569 over Dibble Hollow Brook?

The structure is 287 ft (87.4 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SR 569 over Dibble Hollow Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.