US Bridges

Route 10 over Hop Brook

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI South of Route 167 · Structure no. 00653

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 10 over Hop Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 10 over Hop Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 68 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 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,493 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 10
CrossesHop Brook
Location0.1 MI South of Route 167
RouteState Highway 10
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.86844, -72.80601
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,100 (2022)
Projected traffic16,493 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 10 over Hop Brook built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Route 10 over Hop Brook 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Route 10 over Hop Brook carry?

About 11,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route 10 over Hop Brook?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Route 10 over Hop Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.