Northwest Drive over Pequabuck River
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI West of Route 10 · Structure no. 05433
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 728 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Northwest Drive over Pequabuck River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Northwest Drive 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,401 by 2044. The structure is 728 ft (221.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Northwest Drive over Pequabuck River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Northwest Drive 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 Northwest Drive over Pequabuck River carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Northwest Drive over Pequabuck River?
The structure is 728 ft (221.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Northwest Drive over Pequabuck River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.