Main Street over Podunk River
GoodHartford County, Connecticut · 0.5 Miles South of I-291 · Structure no. 04174
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Podunk River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Main Street over Podunk River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,114 by 2039. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Main Street over Podunk River built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main Street over Podunk 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Main Street over Podunk River carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Podunk River?
The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Podunk River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.