Freshwater Blvd over Freshwater Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.2 Mile North of RTE 190 · Structure no. 06194
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Freshwater Blvd over Freshwater Brook is a steel culvert carrying Freshwater Blvd over Freshwater Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, younger 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,574 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Freshwater Blvd over Freshwater Brook built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Freshwater Blvd over Freshwater 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Freshwater Blvd over Freshwater Brook carry?
About 12,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Freshwater Blvd over Freshwater Brook?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).
Who owns Freshwater Blvd over Freshwater Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.