U.S. Route 5 & Rou over Route 314 & Wolcott Hill
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI South of Route 99 · Structure no. 00809
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 335 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,900
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Route 5 & Rou over Route 314 & Wolcott Hill is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. Route 5 & Rou over Route 314 & Wolcott Hill in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 34,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,858 by 2039. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Route 5 & Rou over Route 314 & Wolcott Hill built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is U.S. Route 5 & Rou over Route 314 & Wolcott Hill 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 2023.
How much traffic does U.S. Route 5 & Rou over Route 314 & Wolcott Hill carry?
About 34,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Route 5 & Rou over Route 314 & Wolcott Hill?
The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Route 5 & Rou over Route 314 & Wolcott Hill?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.