US Bridges

Pleasant Road over Boweyns Brook

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.5 Miles South of SR 510 · Structure no. 06992

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
370
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Road over Boweyns Brook is a concrete frame carrying Pleasant Road over Boweyns Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPleasant Road
CrossesBoweyns Brook
Location0.5 Miles South of SR 510
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.93635, -72.61062
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2024)
Projected traffic550 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Pleasant Road over Boweyns Brook built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Road over Boweyns 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant Road over Boweyns Brook carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Road over Boweyns Brook?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Road over Boweyns Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.