Route 80 over Chatfield Hollow Brook
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 1.3 MI W of Route 81 · Structure no. 01133
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 80 over Chatfield Hollow Brook is a concrete slab carrying Route 80 over Chatfield Hollow Brook in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,132 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 80 over Chatfield Hollow Brook built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 80 over Chatfield Hollow 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Route 80 over Chatfield Hollow Brook carry?
About 4,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 80 over Chatfield Hollow Brook?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Route 80 over Chatfield Hollow Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.