US Bridges

Chatfield Hollow R over Chatfield Hollow Brook

Good

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI N of Main Entrance · Structure no. 06311

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
359
2023 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Chatfield Hollow R over Chatfield Hollow Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying Chatfield Hollow R over Chatfield Hollow Brook in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 91 years old, older 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 359 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 533 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChatfield Hollow R
CrossesChatfield Hollow Brook
Location0.3 MI N of Main Entrance
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates41.36816, -72.58911
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic359 (2023)
Projected traffic533 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

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

How long is Chatfield Hollow R over Chatfield Hollow Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Chatfield Hollow R over Chatfield Hollow Brook?

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