US Bridges

Brewster Street over Ash Brook

Good

Tolland County, Connecticut · 1.1 Mile South of U.S. 44 · Structure no. 04625

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
245
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brewster Street over Ash Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Brewster Street over Ash Brook in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 245 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 364 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBrewster Street
CrossesAsh Brook
Location1.1 Mile South of U.S. 44
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.78056, -72.39915
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2021)
Projected traffic364 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Brewster Street over Ash Brook built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brewster Street over Ash 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Brewster Street over Ash Brook carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Brewster Street over Ash Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Brewster Street over Ash Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.