US Bridges

Wildermere Road over Belcher Brook

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI E of Four Rod RD · Structure no. 06122

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wildermere Road over Belcher Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Wildermere Road over Belcher Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 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 255 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWildermere Road
CrossesBelcher Brook
Location0.4 MI E of Four Rod RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.61051, -72.75936
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2023)
Projected traffic379 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$519,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wildermere Road over Belcher Brook built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Wildermere Road over Belcher 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Wildermere Road over Belcher Brook carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wildermere Road over Belcher Brook?

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

Who owns Wildermere Road over Belcher Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.