Brookside Drive over Hart Meadow Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 1500 from N. Main St. · Structure no. 06996
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brookside Drive over Hart Meadow Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Brookside Drive over Hart Meadow Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brookside Drive over Hart Meadow Brook built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brookside Drive over Hart Meadow 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Brookside Drive over Hart Meadow Brook carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Brookside Drive over Hart Meadow Brook?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).
Who owns Brookside Drive over Hart Meadow Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.