Mellen Street over Pequabuck River
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 300 Ft South of Route 72 · Structure no. 04488
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,160
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mellen Street over Pequabuck River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mellen Street over Pequabuck River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 69 years old, older 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 3,160 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,695 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 49 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Mellen Street over Pequabuck River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is Mellen Street over Pequabuck River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Mellen Street over Pequabuck River carry?
About 3,160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Mellen Street over Pequabuck River?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Mellen Street over Pequabuck River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.