US Bridges

Hurricane Brook RD over Hurricane Brook

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · East Off of Route 20 · Structure no. 06350

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Hurricane Brook RD over Hurricane Brook is a concrete slab carrying Hurricane Brook RD over Hurricane Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHurricane Brook RD
CrossesHurricane Brook
LocationEast Off of Route 20
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates42.02825, -72.91412
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Hurricane Brook RD over Hurricane Brook built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hurricane Brook RD over Hurricane 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 Hurricane Brook RD over Hurricane Brook carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hurricane Brook RD over Hurricane Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Hurricane Brook RD over Hurricane Brook?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.