Browns Bridge Road over Charter Brook
FairTolland County, Connecticut · 100 S O/Shenipst Lake RD · Structure no. 04803
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 330
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Browns Bridge Road over Charter Brook is a steel culvert carrying Browns Bridge Road over Charter Brook in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Browns Bridge Road over Charter Brook built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Browns Bridge Road over Charter 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Browns Bridge Road over Charter Brook carry?
About 330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Browns Bridge Road over Charter Brook?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Browns Bridge Road over Charter Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.