US Bridges

Route 94 over Blackledge River

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · .34 MI West of Hebron Tl · Structure no. 01289

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 94 over Blackledge River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Route 94 over Blackledge River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,944 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRoute 94
CrossesBlackledge River
Location.34 MI West of Hebron Tl
RouteState Highway 94
Coordinates41.69651, -72.45561
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2018)
Projected traffic5,944 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 94 over Blackledge River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 94 over Blackledge River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Route 94 over Blackledge River carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Route 94 over Blackledge River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Route 94 over Blackledge River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.