US Bridges

Hungary Road over Hungary Brook

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.8 MI N of Notch RD · Structure no. 07140

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
970
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hungary Road over Hungary Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Hungary Road over Hungary 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 970 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,441 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHungary Road
CrossesHungary Brook
Location0.8 MI N of Notch RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.98636, -72.77142
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2024)
Projected traffic1,441 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 Hungary Road over Hungary Brook built?

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

What condition is Hungary Road over Hungary 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Hungary Road over Hungary Brook carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hungary Road over Hungary Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Hungary Road over Hungary Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.