US Bridges

North Main Street over Hockanum River

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI West of JCT RTE 83 · Structure no. 03793

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Main Street over Hockanum River is a concrete frame carrying North Main Street over Hockanum River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,550 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNorth Main Street
CrossesHockanum River
Location0.6 MI West of JCT RTE 83
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.79498, -72.53667
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2018)
Projected traffic10,550 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 North Main Street over Hockanum River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Main Street 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 2025.

How much traffic does North Main Street over Hockanum River carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is North Main Street over Hockanum River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns North Main Street over Hockanum River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.