US Bridges

Lincoln Street #2 over Willow Brook

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 500 Ft South of Route 372 · Structure no. 06551

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Street #2 over Willow Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Lincoln Street #2 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,114 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesLincoln Street #2
CrossesWillow Brook
Location500 Ft South of Route 372
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.65417, -72.7977
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2021)
Projected traffic1,114 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Lincoln Street #2 over Willow Brook built?

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

What condition is Lincoln Street #2 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lincoln Street #2 over Willow Brook carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Street #2 over Willow Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Street #2 over Willow Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.