US Bridges

Winchester Drive over Hart Meadow Brook

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 250 East of Frencliff DR · Structure no. 06998

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winchester Drive over Hart Meadow Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Winchester 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWinchester Drive
CrossesHart Meadow Brook
Location250 East of Frencliff DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.79091, -72.77414
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2024)
Projected traffic312 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 Winchester Drive over Hart Meadow Brook built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winchester 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 Winchester Drive over Hart Meadow Brook carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Winchester Drive over Hart Meadow Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Winchester Drive over Hart Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.