US Bridges

Putnam Memorial over Deckers Brook

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 100 Feet East of RTE 159 · Structure no. 06229

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Putnam Memorial over Deckers Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Putnam Memorial over Deckers Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,755 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long.

CarriesPutnam Memorial
CrossesDeckers Brook
Location100 Feet East of RTE 159
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.81835, -72.65646
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2016)
Projected traffic4,755 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Putnam Memorial over Deckers Brook built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Putnam Memorial over Deckers 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 2023.

How much traffic does Putnam Memorial over Deckers Brook carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Putnam Memorial over Deckers Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Putnam Memorial over Deckers Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.