US Bridges

Route 30 & 83 Ovlp over Brook

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI South of Vernon Tl · Structure no. 06115

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 30 & 83 Ovlp over Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Route 30 & 83 Ovlp over 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 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,482 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRoute 30 & 83 Ovlp
CrossesBrook
Location0.2 MI South of Vernon Tl
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates41.81395, -72.50955
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2020)
Projected traffic12,482 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Route 30 & 83 Ovlp over Brook built?

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

What condition is Route 30 & 83 Ovlp over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Route 30 & 83 Ovlp over Brook carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 30 & 83 Ovlp over Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Route 30 & 83 Ovlp over Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.