Walnut Street over Hockanum River
GoodHartford County, Connecticut · 200 Ft. from Jct. Rte. 44 · Structure no. 05826
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walnut Street over Hockanum River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Walnut Street over Hockanum River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 83 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,361 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walnut Street over Hockanum River built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Walnut Street over Hockanum 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Walnut Street over Hockanum River carry?
About 6,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Walnut Street over Hockanum River?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Walnut Street over Hockanum River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.