Tufts Drive over Tucker Brook
GoodHartford County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI S of Meadowbrook · Structure no. 06971
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 530
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tufts Drive over Tucker Brook is a concrete frame carrying Tufts Drive over Tucker Brook 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 530 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 788 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tufts Drive over Tucker Brook built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tufts 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 Tufts Drive over Tucker Brook carry?
About 530 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Tufts Drive over Tucker Brook?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Tufts Drive over Tucker Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.