US Bridges

SR502 E. River DR over Hockanum River

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · SR 502 (silver Lane Ext.) · Structure no. 06111

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
357 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR502 E. River DR over Hockanum River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR502 E. River DR over Hockanum River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,727 by 2038. The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR502 E. River DR
CrossesHockanum River
LocationSR 502 (silver Lane Ext.)
RouteState Highway 502
Coordinates41.75858, -72.64983
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.4 US tons
Inventory rating81.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length357 ft (108.8 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2018)
Projected traffic7,727 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR502 E. River DR over Hockanum River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR502 E. River DR 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR502 E. River DR over Hockanum River carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR502 E. River DR over Hockanum River?

The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns SR502 E. River DR over Hockanum River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.