Route 83 over Avery Brook
GoodTolland County, Connecticut · 1.3 MI North of Route 190 · Structure no. 01146
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 83 over Avery Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 83 over Avery Brook in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 68 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,052 by 2037. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 83 over Avery Brook built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Route 83 over Avery 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Route 83 over Avery Brook carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 83 over Avery Brook?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Route 83 over Avery Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.