East Street over Pequabuck River
PoorClosed to trafficHartford County, Connecticut · 160 Ft South of Route 72 · Structure no. 04487
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1929
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,805
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Street over Pequabuck River is a concrete tee beam carrying East Street over Pequabuck River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1929, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 2,805 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,168 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 East Street over Pequabuck River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1929.
What condition is East Street over Pequabuck River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does East Street over Pequabuck River carry?
About 2,805 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is East Street over Pequabuck River?
The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns East Street over Pequabuck River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.