US Bridges

Peck Orchard Road over Brook

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.8 Mile North of RTE 189 · Structure no. 06176

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
452
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peck Orchard Road over Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Peck Orchard Road over Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 452 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPeck Orchard Road
CrossesBrook
Location0.8 Mile North of RTE 189
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates42.03463, -72.87199
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic452 (2023)
Projected traffic672 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peck Orchard Road over Brook built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peck Orchard Road 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Peck Orchard Road over Brook carry?

About 452 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Peck Orchard Road over Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Peck Orchard Road over Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.