Route 218 over Mucky Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · .5MI East of Route 189 · Structure no. 06297
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 218 over Mucky Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Route 218 over Mucky 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,730 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 Route 218 over Mucky Brook built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 218 over Mucky 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 2024.
How much traffic does Route 218 over Mucky Brook carry?
About 22,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 218 over Mucky Brook?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Route 218 over Mucky Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.