Bridge Street over Broad Brook
FairTolland County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI from JCT Cindy Rd. · Structure no. 05609
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 135
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bridge Street over Broad Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bridge Street over Broad Brook in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 201 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 Bridge Street over Broad Brook built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bridge Street 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 Bridge Street over Broad Brook carry?
About 135 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Bridge Street over Broad Brook?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Bridge Street over Broad Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.