US Bridges

Chatfield Hollow R over Chatfield Hollow Brook

Good

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI N of Park Entranc · Structure no. 06307

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
306
2023 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Chatfield Hollow R over Chatfield Hollow Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Chatfield Hollow R over Chatfield Hollow Brook in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 306 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChatfield Hollow R
CrossesChatfield Hollow Brook
Location0.5 MI N of Park Entranc
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates41.37191, -72.59221
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic306 (2023)
Projected traffic455 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Chatfield Hollow R over Chatfield Hollow Brook built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chatfield Hollow R over Chatfield Hollow 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 2023.

How much traffic does Chatfield Hollow R over Chatfield Hollow Brook carry?

About 306 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chatfield Hollow R over Chatfield Hollow Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Chatfield Hollow R over Chatfield Hollow Brook?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.