US Bridges

Scarborough Road over Deckers Brook

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.2 Mile West of Rte. 159 · Structure no. 06108

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scarborough Road over Deckers Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Scarborough Road over Deckers Brook 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 69 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 103 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesScarborough Road
CrossesDeckers Brook
Location0.2 Mile West of Rte. 159
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.83069, -72.6588
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2021)
Projected traffic103 by 2041
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

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 Scarborough Road over Deckers Brook built?

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

What condition is Scarborough Road over Deckers Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2021.

How much traffic does Scarborough Road over Deckers Brook carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Scarborough Road over Deckers Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Scarborough Road over Deckers Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.