US Bridges

Old Farms Road over Farmington River

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 500 Feet West of Route 10 · Structure no. 04470

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
355 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Farms Road over Farmington River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Farms Road over Farmington River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,875 by 2041. The structure is 355 ft (108.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesOld Farms Road
CrossesFarmington River
Location500 Feet West of Route 10
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.77252, -72.82121
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length355 ft (108.3 m)
Longest span138 ft (42 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2021)
Projected traffic7,875 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Old Farms Road over Farmington River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Farms Road over Farmington 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Old Farms Road over Farmington River carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Farms Road over Farmington River?

The structure is 355 ft (108.3 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Old Farms Road over Farmington River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.