US Bridges

Hatheway Road over Broad Brook

Good

Tolland County, Connecticut · 0.3 Mile North of RTE 140 · Structure no. 05376

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
917
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hatheway Road over Broad Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Hatheway 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 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 917 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,363 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHatheway Road
CrossesBroad Brook
Location0.3 Mile North of RTE 140
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.91564, -72.48478
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic917 (2023)
Projected traffic1,363 by 2043
Trucks7%
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 Hatheway Road over Broad Brook built?

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

What condition is Hatheway Road over Broad 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Hatheway Road over Broad Brook carry?

About 917 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hatheway Road over Broad Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Hatheway Road over Broad Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.