SR 500A over Pequabuck River
GoodHartford County, Connecticut · 0.3 Mile East of RTE 229 · Structure no. 05594
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 89 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 500A over Pequabuck River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 500A over Pequabuck River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 59 years old, older 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,875 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SR 500A over Pequabuck River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is SR 500A over Pequabuck 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SR 500A over Pequabuck River carry?
About 5,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR 500A over Pequabuck River?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns SR 500A over Pequabuck River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.