US Bridges

Ridge Road over Route 15 & US Route 5

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.4 Mile South of RTE 314 · Structure no. 00807

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Road over Route 15 & US Route 5 is a concrete continuous frame carrying Ridge Road over Route 15 & US Route 5 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 83 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,687 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRidge Road
CrossesRoute 15 & US Route 5
Location0.4 Mile South of RTE 314
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.71476, -72.69139
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2021)
Projected traffic6,687 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridge Road over Route 15 & US Route 5 built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Ridge Road over Route 15 & US Route 5 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ridge Road over Route 15 & US Route 5 carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Road over Route 15 & US Route 5?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Road over Route 15 & US Route 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.