US Bridges

West Road over Cherry Brook

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Hartford County, Connecticut · 1.1 MI North of Route 179 · Structure no. 07058

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Road over Cherry Brook is a concrete frame carrying West Road over Cherry Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 327 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Road
CrossesCherry Brook
Location1.1 MI North of Route 179
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.87338, -72.90591
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2024)
Projected traffic327 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 West Road over Cherry Brook built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Road over Cherry 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does West Road over Cherry Brook carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is West Road over Cherry Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns West Road over Cherry Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.