US Bridges

Lohse Road over Roaring Brook

Fair

Tolland County, Connecticut · 0.1 Mile South of RTE 320 · Structure no. 06578

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
608
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lohse Road over Roaring Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lohse Road over Roaring Brook in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 608 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 903 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLohse Road
CrossesRoaring Brook
Location0.1 Mile South of RTE 320
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTolland County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.92224, -72.26184
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic608 (2023)
Projected traffic903 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Lohse Road over Roaring Brook built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lohse Road over Roaring 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Lohse Road over Roaring Brook carry?

About 608 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lohse Road over Roaring Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Lohse Road over Roaring Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.