US Bridges

N Main & Riverside over Pequabuck River

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · JCT N Main & Riverside Av · Structure no. 04122

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,150
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Main & Riverside over Pequabuck River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying N Main & Riverside over Pequabuck River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 9,150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,596 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Main & Riverside
CrossesPequabuck River
LocationJCT N Main & Riverside Av
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.67132, -72.94564
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,150 (2024)
Projected traffic13,596 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 N Main & Riverside over Pequabuck River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Main & Riverside over Pequabuck 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does N Main & Riverside over Pequabuck River carry?

About 9,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is N Main & Riverside over Pequabuck River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns N Main & Riverside over Pequabuck River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.