Route 322 over Misery Brook
GoodHartford County, Connecticut · 1.6 MI W of I-691 · Structure no. 06512
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 322 over Misery Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 322 over Misery Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,305 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 322 over Misery Brook built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 322 over Misery 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Route 322 over Misery Brook carry?
About 10,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 322 over Misery Brook?
The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Route 322 over Misery Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.