Route 30 over Podunk River
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 2.32 Miles North of RTE 5 · Structure no. 00918
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 30 over Podunk River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Route 30 over Podunk River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 87 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,779 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 30 over Podunk River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Route 30 over Podunk 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Route 30 over Podunk River carry?
About 8,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 30 over Podunk River?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Route 30 over Podunk River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.