US Bridges

Commerce Drive over Stream

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 300 Ft S of Junc of SR565 · Structure no. 06934

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
106
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Commerce Drive over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Commerce Drive over Stream in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 106 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCommerce Drive
CrossesStream
Location300 Ft S of Junc of SR565
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.82355, -72.90209
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 inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2024)
Projected traffic158 by 2044
Trucks1%
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

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 Commerce Drive over Stream built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Commerce Drive over Stream 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Commerce Drive over Stream carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Commerce Drive over Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Commerce Drive over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.