US Bridges

Route 220 - Shaker over Freshwater Brook

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI East of Route 192 · Structure no. 06265

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 220 - Shaker over Freshwater Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Route 220 - Shaker over Freshwater 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,116 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoute 220 - Shaker
CrossesFreshwater Brook
Location0.2 MI East of Route 192
RouteState Highway 220
Coordinates42.00993, -72.53874
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2022)
Projected traffic14,116 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Route 220 - Shaker over Freshwater Brook built?

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

What condition is Route 220 - Shaker over Freshwater Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Route 220 - Shaker over Freshwater Brook carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Route 220 - Shaker over Freshwater Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Route 220 - Shaker over Freshwater Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.