US Bridges

Meadowbrook Drive over Tucker Brook

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 300 Ft East of Vernon ST · Structure no. 06968

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
92 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,121
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadowbrook Drive over Tucker Brook is a steel arch - deck carrying Meadowbrook Drive over Tucker Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,121 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,152 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMeadowbrook Drive
CrossesTucker Brook
Location300 Ft East of Vernon ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.80785, -72.48603
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,121 (2023)
Projected traffic3,152 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 Meadowbrook Drive over Tucker Brook built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadowbrook 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 Meadowbrook Drive over Tucker Brook carry?

About 2,121 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Meadowbrook Drive over Tucker Brook?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m).

Who owns Meadowbrook Drive over Tucker Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.