US Bridges

Memorial Blvd. over Pequabuck River

GoodPosted for load

Hartford County, Connecticut · At East End of Boulevard · Structure no. 04105

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,380
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Memorial Blvd. over Pequabuck River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Memorial Blvd. over Pequabuck River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 104 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 8,380 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,452 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMemorial Blvd.
CrossesPequabuck River
LocationAt East End of Boulevard
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.6698, -72.9274
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,380 (2024)
Projected traffic12,452 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Memorial Blvd. over Pequabuck River built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Memorial Blvd. over Pequabuck 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Memorial Blvd. over Pequabuck River carry?

About 8,380 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Memorial Blvd. over Pequabuck River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Memorial Blvd. over Pequabuck River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.