Route 83 over Thresher Brook
GoodTolland County, Connecticut · 0.2 Mile North of SR 528 · Structure no. 01147
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 83 over Thresher Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 83 over Thresher 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,092 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 Thresher 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 Thresher 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Route 83 over Thresher Brook carry?
About 4,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 83 over Thresher Brook?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Route 83 over Thresher Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.