US Bridges

Dalene Drive over West Branch Salmon Brook

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 200 South of Pedersen RD · Structure no. 06177

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dalene Drive over West Branch Salmon Brook is a concrete slab carrying Dalene Drive over West Branch Salmon Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDalene Drive
CrossesWest Branch Salmon Brook
Location200 South of Pedersen RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.97431, -72.89554
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2023)
Projected traffic192 by 2043
Trucks7%
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 Dalene Drive over West Branch Salmon Brook built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dalene Drive over West Branch Salmon Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Dalene Drive over West Branch Salmon Brook carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Dalene Drive over West Branch Salmon Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Dalene Drive over West Branch Salmon Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.