US Bridges

Village Hill Road over Roaring Brook

Good

Tolland County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI East of Route 32 · Structure no. 04810

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
806
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Village Hill Road over Roaring Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Village Hill Road over Roaring Brook in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 806 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,198 by 2043. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesVillage Hill Road
CrossesRoaring Brook
Location0.4 MI East of Route 32
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTolland County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.90404, -72.28082
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.3 US tons
Inventory rating80.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic806 (2023)
Projected traffic1,198 by 2043
Trucks7%
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 Village Hill Road over Roaring Brook built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Village Hill Road over Roaring 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 Village Hill Road over Roaring Brook carry?

About 806 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Village Hill Road over Roaring Brook?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Village Hill Road over Roaring Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.