Route 4 over Farmington River
FairHartford County, Connecticut · Int of RTE 4 & River Rd. · Structure no. 00429
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 508 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 4 over Farmington River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 4 over Farmington River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 67 years old, older 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 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,196 by 2041. The structure is 508 ft (154.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 4 over Farmington River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Route 4 over Farmington River 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Route 4 over Farmington River carry?
About 10,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 4 over Farmington River?
The structure is 508 ft (154.7 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Route 4 over Farmington River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.