US Bridges

Whispering Pines R over Stream

Poor

Tolland County, Connecticut · 0.1 Mile N of Stony Lane · Structure no. 06198

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
87
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whispering Pines R over Stream is a steel culvert carrying Whispering Pines R over Stream in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 87 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 129 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWhispering Pines R
CrossesStream
Location0.1 Mile N of Stony Lane
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTolland County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates42.01923, -72.31282
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2023)
Projected traffic129 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Whispering Pines R over Stream built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whispering Pines R over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Whispering Pines R over Stream carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Whispering Pines R over Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Whispering Pines R over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.