Lake Avenue over Lake Compounce Entrance
FairHartford County, Connecticut · At Southington Town Line · Structure no. 05741
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,530
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake Avenue over Lake Compounce Entrance is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lake Avenue over Lake Compounce Entrance in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 4,530 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,731 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 80 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lake Avenue over Lake Compounce Entrance built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lake Avenue over Lake Compounce Entrance 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Lake Avenue over Lake Compounce Entrance carry?
About 4,530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Lake Avenue over Lake Compounce Entrance?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Avenue over Lake Compounce Entrance?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.