US Bridges

Meadow Road over Pequabuck River

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 1/4 MI West of RTE 10 · Structure no. 05282

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,240
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadow Road over Pequabuck River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Meadow Road over Pequabuck 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 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 8,240 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,244 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMeadow Road
CrossesPequabuck River
Location1/4 MI West of RTE 10
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.71693, -72.84095
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,240 (2024)
Projected traffic12,244 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Meadow Road over Pequabuck River built?

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

What condition is Meadow Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Meadow Road over Pequabuck River carry?

About 8,240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Meadow Road over Pequabuck River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Meadow Road over Pequabuck River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.