Old Turnpike Road over Fenton Brook
FairTolland County, Connecticut · 0.2 Mile West of U.S. 44 · Structure no. 04732
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 65
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Turnpike Road over Fenton Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old Turnpike Road over Fenton Brook in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, younger 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Old Turnpike Road over Fenton Brook built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Turnpike Road over Fenton 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Old Turnpike Road over Fenton Brook carry?
About 65 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Old Turnpike Road over Fenton Brook?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Old Turnpike Road over Fenton Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.