Discovery Drive over Wetlands
GoodTolland County, Connecticut · South of Route 44 · Structure no. 06879
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Discovery Drive over Wetlands is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Discovery Drive over Wetlands 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 8 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 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Discovery Drive over Wetlands built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is Discovery Drive over Wetlands 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 Wetlands carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Discovery Drive over Wetlands?
The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Discovery Drive over Wetlands?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.