Route 20 Eastbound over Hamilton Road
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 1 MI East of Wl Town Line · Structure no. 00884
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 20 Eastbound over Hamilton Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 20 Eastbound over Hamilton Road in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 21,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,650 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 55 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 20 Eastbound over Hamilton Road built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 20 Eastbound over Hamilton Road 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Route 20 Eastbound over Hamilton Road carry?
About 21,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 20 Eastbound over Hamilton Road?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Route 20 Eastbound over Hamilton Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.