US Bridges

Jobs Hill Road over Broad Brook

Fair

Tolland County, Connecticut · 0.5 Mile North of RTE 140 · Structure no. 05375

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jobs Hill Road over Broad Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Jobs Hill Road over Broad Brook in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,201 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJobs Hill Road
CrossesBroad Brook
Location0.5 Mile North of RTE 140
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTolland County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.91345, -72.47588
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2020)
Projected traffic5,201 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Jobs Hill Road over Broad Brook built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jobs Hill Road over Broad 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Jobs Hill Road over Broad Brook carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jobs Hill Road over Broad Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Jobs Hill Road over Broad Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.