US Bridges

Broad Brook Road over Broad Brook

Fair

Tolland County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI from JCT RTE 140 · Structure no. 04505

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
902
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broad Brook Road over Broad Brook is a steel arch - deck carrying Broad Brook Road over Broad Brook in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 902 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,340 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBroad Brook Road
CrossesBroad Brook
Location0.2 MI from JCT RTE 140
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTolland County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.92095, -72.50503
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic902 (2023)
Projected traffic1,340 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Broad Brook Road over Broad Brook built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broad Brook Road over Broad Brook 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Broad Brook Road over Broad Brook carry?

About 902 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Broad Brook Road over Broad Brook?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Broad Brook Road over Broad Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.