US Bridges

Discovery Drive over Salamander Brook

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Tolland County, Connecticut · South of Route 44 Inter. · Structure no. 06878

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,800
2020 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Discovery Drive over Salamander Brook is a concrete frame carrying Discovery Drive over Salamander Brook in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,646 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDiscovery Drive
CrossesSalamander Brook
LocationSouth of Route 44 Inter.
CountyTolland County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.82045, -72.26535
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2020)
Projected traffic5,646 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 Discovery Drive over Salamander Brook built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Discovery Drive over Salamander 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Discovery Drive over Salamander Brook carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Discovery Drive over Salamander Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Discovery Drive over Salamander Brook?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.