Northwoods Road over East Branch Salmon Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 100 East of RTE.189 · Structure no. 06197
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 141
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Northwoods Road over East Branch Salmon Brook is a steel culvert carrying Northwoods Road over East Branch Salmon Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 43 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 141 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Northwoods Road over East Branch Salmon Brook built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Northwoods Road over East 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Northwoods Road over East Branch Salmon Brook carry?
About 141 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Northwoods Road over East Branch Salmon Brook?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).
Who owns Northwoods Road over East Branch Salmon Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.