US Bridges

Nelson Farm Road over Polkville Brook

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 200 South of Maple Ave. · Structure no. 07005

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nelson Farm Road over Polkville Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Nelson Farm Road over Polkville 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNelson Farm Road
CrossesPolkville Brook
Location200 South of Maple Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.70369, -72.94067
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 inspectionSeptember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic74 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Nelson Farm Road over Polkville Brook built?

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

What condition is Nelson Farm Road over Polkville 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nelson Farm Road over Polkville Brook carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nelson Farm Road over Polkville Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Nelson Farm Road over Polkville Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.