Route 3 over Beaver Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 250 N of Spring ST · Structure no. 06822
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,300
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 3 over Beaver Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Route 3 over Beaver Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 20,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,164 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 3 over Beaver Brook built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 3 over Beaver 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Route 3 over Beaver Brook carry?
About 20,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Route 3 over Beaver Brook?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.
Who owns Route 3 over Beaver Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.