US Bridges

Andrews Street over Pequabuck River

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 50 from JCT Frederick ST · Structure no. 04482

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,415
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Andrews Street over Pequabuck River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Andrews Street over Pequabuck River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 125 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.

It carries about 12,415 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,447 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAndrews Street
CrossesPequabuck River
Location50 from JCT Frederick ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.67375, -72.91283
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,415 (2024)
Projected traffic18,447 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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 Andrews Street over Pequabuck River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is Andrews Street 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 2022.

How much traffic does Andrews Street over Pequabuck River carry?

About 12,415 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Andrews Street over Pequabuck River?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Andrews Street over Pequabuck River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.