Hillside Street over Hockanum River
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.1 Mile South of Rte. 44 · Structure no. 05992
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,806
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hillside Street over Hockanum River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hillside Street over Hockanum River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6 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 12,806 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,028 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Hillside Street over Hockanum River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hillside Street over Hockanum 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Hillside Street over Hockanum River carry?
About 12,806 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Hillside Street over Hockanum River?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Hillside Street over Hockanum River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.