US Bridges

Route 83 over Ogden Brook

Fair

Tolland County, Connecticut · 1.3 Miles South of RTE 74 · Structure no. 06641

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 83 over Ogden Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Route 83 over Ogden Brook in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 20,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,055 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRoute 83
CrossesOgden Brook
Location1.3 Miles South of RTE 74
RouteState Highway 83
Coordinates41.84763, -72.48505
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,900 (2023)
Projected traffic31,055 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 83 over Ogden Brook built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 83 over Ogden 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Route 83 over Ogden Brook carry?

About 20,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 83 over Ogden Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Route 83 over Ogden Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.