US Bridges

Stanford Drive over Tucker Brook

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 50 Ft East of Vernon ST · Structure no. 06846

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
84 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
148
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stanford Drive over Tucker Brook is a steel arch - deck carrying Stanford Drive over Tucker Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 148 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 80 ft wide.

CarriesStanford Drive
CrossesTucker Brook
Location50 Ft East of Vernon ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.80956, -72.48541
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating68.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148 (2023)
Projected traffic220 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Stanford Drive over Tucker Brook built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stanford Drive over Tucker 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Stanford Drive over Tucker Brook carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Stanford Drive over Tucker Brook?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Stanford Drive over Tucker Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.