US Bridges

Monarch Drive over Brook

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI S. of Jude Lane · Structure no. 07015

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
265
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monarch Drive over Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying Monarch Drive over Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 265 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 394 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMonarch Drive
CrossesBrook
Location0.3 MI S. of Jude Lane
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.60249, -72.90561
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2024)
Projected traffic394 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Monarch Drive over Brook built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monarch Drive over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Monarch Drive over Brook carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Monarch Drive over Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Monarch Drive over Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.