US Bridges

Old Colchester RD over Raymond Brook

Poor

Tolland County, Connecticut · 1.6 MI South of Rt 85 · Structure no. 04695

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
504
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Colchester RD over Raymond Brook is a steel culvert carrying Old Colchester RD over Raymond Brook in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 504 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 749 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Colchester RD
CrossesRaymond Brook
Location1.6 MI South of Rt 85
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTolland County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.62058, -72.35987
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic504 (2024)
Projected traffic749 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Colchester RD over Raymond Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Colchester RD over Raymond 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Old Colchester RD over Raymond Brook carry?

About 504 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Old Colchester RD over Raymond Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Old Colchester RD over Raymond Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.