Forbes Street over Hockanum River
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 120 Ft FR JCT Goodwin LA · Structure no. 04496
- Built
- 1904
- 121 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 92 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,700
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forbes Street over Hockanum River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Forbes Street over Hockanum River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 121 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,956 by 2038. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 33 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forbes Street over Hockanum River built?
It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Forbes Street over Hockanum 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Forbes Street over Hockanum River carry?
About 6,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Forbes Street over Hockanum River?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Forbes Street over Hockanum River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.