US Bridges

SR 565 over Rattlesnake Brook

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.5 Mile East of Rte. 179 · Structure no. 06231

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 565 over Rattlesnake Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 565 over Rattlesnake 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,807 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 565
CrossesRattlesnake Brook
Location0.5 Mile East of Rte. 179
RouteState Highway 565
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.82024, -72.91416
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2019)
Projected traffic9,807 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 565 over Rattlesnake Brook built?

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

What condition is SR 565 over Rattlesnake 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 565 over Rattlesnake Brook carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 565 over Rattlesnake Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 565 over Rattlesnake Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.