US Bridges

Ridge Boulevard over Unnamed Brook

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · .1 Mile West of Route 187 · Structure no. 06995

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

About this bridge

Ridge Boulevard over Unnamed Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Ridge Boulevard over Unnamed Brook 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 106 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRidge Boulevard
CrossesUnnamed Brook
Location.1 Mile West of Route 187
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.96892, -72.72189
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Ridge Boulevard over Unnamed Brook built?

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

What condition is Ridge Boulevard over Unnamed Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Ridge Boulevard over Unnamed Brook carry?

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

How long is Ridge Boulevard over Unnamed Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ridge Boulevard over Unnamed Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.