Gerber Drive over Gages Brook
PoorTolland County, Connecticut · 0.14 MI S Ind Park Road E · Structure no. 06977
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 535
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gerber Drive over Gages Brook is a steel culvert carrying Gerber Drive over Gages Brook in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 4 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 535 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 795 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gerber Drive over Gages Brook built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gerber Drive over Gages Brook 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Gerber Drive over Gages Brook carry?
About 535 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Gerber Drive over Gages Brook?
The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns Gerber Drive over Gages Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.