Route 85 over Raymond Brook
FairTolland County, Connecticut · 300 Ft South of Route 207 · Structure no. 05582
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 85 over Raymond Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 85 over Raymond Brook in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,915 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 85 over Raymond Brook built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 85 over Raymond 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Route 85 over Raymond Brook carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 85 over Raymond Brook?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Route 85 over Raymond Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.