Forbes Street over Porter Brook
GoodHartford County, Connecticut · 100 Ft.South of Maple St. · Structure no. 06530
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,700
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forbes Street over Porter Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Forbes Street over Porter Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,956 by 2038. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forbes Street over Porter Brook built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forbes Street over Porter 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Forbes Street over Porter Brook carry?
About 6,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Forbes Street over Porter Brook?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Forbes Street over Porter Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.