South Main Street over Blackledge River
FairHartford County, Connecticut · .25MI S of Exit 15 Rt 2WB · Structure no. 05590
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Main Street over Blackledge River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying South Main Street over Blackledge River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 105 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,783 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 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 | 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 South Main Street over Blackledge River built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is South Main Street over Blackledge 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does South Main Street over Blackledge River carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is South Main Street over Blackledge River?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns South Main Street over Blackledge River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.