US Bridges

Kibbe Grove Road over Scantic River

Fair

Tolland County, Connecticut · 0.25 MI West of Route 83 · Structure no. 04439

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kibbe Grove Road over Scantic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kibbe Grove Road over Scantic River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 86 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 371 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKibbe Grove Road
CrossesScantic River
Location0.25 MI West of Route 83
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTolland County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates42.02859, -72.45751
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic371 by 2043
Trucks7%
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 Kibbe Grove Road over Scantic River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Kibbe Grove Road over Scantic River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Kibbe Grove Road over Scantic River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Kibbe Grove Road over Scantic River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Kibbe Grove Road over Scantic River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.