US Bridges

Kensington Arch over Willow Brook

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · Kensington& Arch to Buell · Structure no. 06542

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,038
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kensington Arch over Willow Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Kensington Arch over Willow 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 7,038 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,458 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

CarriesKensington Arch
CrossesWillow Brook
LocationKensington& Arch to Buell
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.65473, -72.78596
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,038 (2022)
Projected traffic10,458 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway 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 Kensington Arch over Willow Brook built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kensington Arch over Willow 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Kensington Arch over Willow Brook carry?

About 7,038 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Kensington Arch over Willow Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Kensington Arch over Willow Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.