Prospect Street over Hop Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 100 Ft S of Hartford Road · Structure no. 04148
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,210
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prospect Street over Hop Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Prospect Street over Hop Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,210 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,798 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Prospect Street over Hop Brook built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Prospect Street over Hop Brook 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 Prospect Street over Hop Brook carry?
About 1,210 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Prospect Street over Hop Brook?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Prospect Street over Hop Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.