US Bridges

Wilcox Hill Road over Reservoir Brook

Good

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 200 Ft. East of Route 17 · Structure no. 06519

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
228
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilcox Hill Road over Reservoir Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying Wilcox Hill Road over Reservoir Brook in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 228 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 339 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWilcox Hill Road
CrossesReservoir Brook
Location200 Ft. East of Route 17
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.60877, -72.59989
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic228 (2022)
Projected traffic339 by 2042
Trucks5%
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

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 Wilcox Hill Road over Reservoir Brook built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilcox Hill Road over Reservoir 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Wilcox Hill Road over Reservoir Brook carry?

About 228 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wilcox Hill Road over Reservoir Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Wilcox Hill Road over Reservoir Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.