US Bridges

Cottage Grove RD#2 over Tumble Brook

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.1 Mile West of SR 218 · Structure no. 06144

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,757
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cottage Grove RD#2 over Tumble Brook is a steel culvert carrying Cottage Grove RD#2 over Tumble Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5,757 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,554 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCottage Grove RD#2
CrossesTumble Brook
Location0.1 Mile West of SR 218
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.81718, -72.74912
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,757 (2023)
Projected traffic8,554 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cottage Grove RD#2 over Tumble Brook built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cottage Grove RD#2 over Tumble 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Cottage Grove RD#2 over Tumble Brook carry?

About 5,757 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cottage Grove RD#2 over Tumble Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Cottage Grove RD#2 over Tumble Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.