Stone House Road over Roaring Brook
PoorTolland County, Connecticut · 400 Ft East of Fenton RD · Structure no. 04438
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stone House Road over Roaring Brook is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stone House Road over Roaring Brook in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 67 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 11 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stone House Road over Roaring Brook built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Stone House Road over Roaring Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Stone House Road over Roaring Brook carry?
About 11 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Stone House Road over Roaring Brook?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Stone House Road over Roaring Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.