Downs Street over Pequabuck River
PoorPosted for loadHartford County, Connecticut · 100 Ft South of Route 72 · Structure no. 04104
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,750
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Downs Street over Pequabuck River is a concrete tee beam carrying Downs Street over Pequabuck River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 43 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Downs Street over Pequabuck River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is Downs Street over Pequabuck River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Downs Street over Pequabuck River carry?
About 1,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Downs Street over Pequabuck River?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Downs Street over Pequabuck River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.