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Beckley Road over Spruce Brook

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.7 MI N of Route 372 · Structure no. 06854

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,060
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beckley Road over Spruce Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Beckley Road over Spruce Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2,060 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,061 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBeckley Road
CrossesSpruce Brook
Location0.7 MI N of Route 372
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.62512, -72.72363
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,060 (2023)
Projected traffic3,061 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Beckley Road over Spruce Brook built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beckley Road over Spruce 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Beckley Road over Spruce Brook carry?

About 2,060 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Beckley Road over Spruce Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Beckley Road over Spruce Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.