US Bridges

Route 82 over Hungerford Brook

Good

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 1.0 MI W of Route 148 · Structure no. 02507

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 82 over Hungerford Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 82 over Hungerford Brook in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,120 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 82
CrossesHungerford Brook
Location1.0 MI W of Route 148
RouteState Highway 82
Coordinates41.4333, -72.40713
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2021)
Projected traffic3,120 by 2041
Trucks4%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Route 82 over Hungerford Brook built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 82 over Hungerford 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Route 82 over Hungerford Brook carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route 82 over Hungerford Brook?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Route 82 over Hungerford Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.