Buckland Road over Plum Gully Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.1 Mile South of RTE 30 · Structure no. 06287
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buckland Road over Plum Gully Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Buckland Road over Plum Gully Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 65 years old, older 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,489 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buckland Road over Plum Gully Brook built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Buckland Road over Plum Gully 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 2024.
How much traffic does Buckland Road over Plum Gully Brook carry?
About 18,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Buckland Road over Plum Gully Brook?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns Buckland Road over Plum Gully Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.