Olcott Street over Hop Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI West of US RTE 44 · Structure no. 04532
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Olcott Street over Hop Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Olcott Street over Hop Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 5 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,064 by 2038. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Olcott Street over Hop Brook built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Olcott Street over Hop Brook 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Olcott Street over Hop Brook carry?
About 6,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Olcott Street over Hop Brook?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Olcott Street over Hop Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.