US Bridges

Adams Street over Hockanum River

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI S of Tolland Tpke · Structure no. 05262

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,100
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams Street over Hockanum River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Adams Street over Hockanum River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 12,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,979 by 2038. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAdams Street
CrossesHockanum River
Location0.6 MI S of Tolland Tpke
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.78761, -72.55093
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,100 (2018)
Projected traffic17,979 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Adams Street over Hockanum River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adams Street over Hockanum 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Adams Street over Hockanum River carry?

About 12,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Adams Street over Hockanum River?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Adams Street over Hockanum River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.