Route 218 over Beamans Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 1.4 Miles W of Route 187 · Structure no. 06208
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 22,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 218 over Beamans Brook is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Route 218 over Beamans Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 22,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,730 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 218 over Beamans Brook built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 218 over Beamans 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Route 218 over Beamans Brook carry?
About 22,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 218 over Beamans Brook?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.
Who owns Route 218 over Beamans Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.