Route 4 over Farmington River
GoodHartford County, Connecticut · .2 MI West JCT Route 10 · Structure no. 00431
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 408 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 4 over Farmington River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 4 over Farmington River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 70 years old, older 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,461 by 2041. The structure is 408 ft (124.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Route 4 over Farmington River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Route 4 over Farmington River carry?
About 20,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 4 over Farmington River?
The structure is 408 ft (124.3 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Route 4 over Farmington River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.