US Routes 6 & 44 over Hockanum River
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 08 MI E of Rt 6 Off Ramp · Structure no. 00482
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Routes 6 & 44 over Hockanum River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Routes 6 & 44 over Hockanum River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 84 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 6 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,746 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Routes 6 & 44 over Hockanum River built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is US Routes 6 & 44 over Hockanum 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US Routes 6 & 44 over Hockanum River carry?
About 18,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US Routes 6 & 44 over Hockanum River?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns US Routes 6 & 44 over Hockanum River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.