US Bridges

Miller Pond Road over Buckland Pond

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 150 Ft N of Bush Hill RD · Structure no. 06845

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
215
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller Pond Road over Buckland Pond is a concrete culvert carrying Miller Pond Road over Buckland Pond in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 215 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 319 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMiller Pond Road
CrossesBuckland Pond
Location150 Ft N of Bush Hill RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.74372, -72.56416
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2023)
Projected traffic319 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Miller Pond Road over Buckland Pond built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miller Pond Road over Buckland Pond 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Miller Pond Road over Buckland Pond carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Miller Pond Road over Buckland Pond?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Miller Pond Road over Buckland Pond?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.