West Road over Cherry Brook

Fair Condition126 years old224 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyHartford
Location0.5 Mile South Of RTE 179
CarriesWest Road
CrossesCherry Brook
Coordinates41.87326, -72.90630

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialWood or Timber
DesignSlab
Total Length25.9 ft (7.9 m)
Max Span23.0 ft (7 m)
Deck Width21.7 ft (6.6 m)
Deck Area52.1 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1900 (reconstructed 1989)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic224 (2024)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerTown/Township Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number05823

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