US Bridges

East Road over Mountain Brook

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 500 Feet East of Route 69 · Structure no. 06624

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,220
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Road over Mountain Brook is a concrete frame carrying East Road over Mountain Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 4,220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,270 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Road
CrossesMountain Brook
Location500 Feet East of Route 69
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.66237, -72.94684
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,220 (2024)
Projected traffic6,270 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 East Road over Mountain Brook built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Road over Mountain 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does East Road over Mountain Brook carry?

About 4,220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is East Road over Mountain Brook?

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

Who owns East Road over Mountain Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.