US Bridges

Route 30 over Crystal Lake Brook

Good

Tolland County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI South of Route 190 · Structure no. 05697

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 30 over Crystal Lake Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Route 30 over Crystal Lake Brook in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,646 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRoute 30
CrossesCrystal Lake Brook
Location0.4 MI South of Route 190
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates41.96516, -72.36299
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2020)
Projected traffic5,646 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Route 30 over Crystal Lake Brook built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 30 over Crystal Lake 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Route 30 over Crystal Lake Brook carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Route 30 over Crystal Lake Brook?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Route 30 over Crystal Lake Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.