West Road over Blackledge River
FairHartford County, Connecticut · .1MI East of Jones Hollow · Structure no. 05602
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Road over Blackledge River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Road over Blackledge River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 57 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,120 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Road over Blackledge River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is West Road 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 West Road over Blackledge River carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is West Road over Blackledge River?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns West Road over Blackledge River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.