US Bridges

New State Road over Hockanum River

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI North of RTE 6/44 · Structure no. 03677

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,300
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

New State Road over Hockanum River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying New State Road over Hockanum River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,875 by 2038. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNew State Road
CrossesHockanum River
Location0.5 MI North of RTE 6/44
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.78517, -72.55524
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2018)
Projected traffic7,875 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 New State Road over Hockanum River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is New State Road over Hockanum 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does New State Road over Hockanum River carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is New State Road over Hockanum River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns New State Road over Hockanum River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.