US Bridges

SR 502 over South Fork Hockanum Riv

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 1.0 Mile East of I-384 · Structure no. 06217

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 502 over South Fork Hockanum Riv is a concrete culvert carrying SR 502 over South Fork Hockanum Riv in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,915 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 502
CrossesSouth Fork Hockanum Riv
Location1.0 Mile East of I-384
RouteState Highway 502
Coordinates41.76937, -72.55468
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2021)
Projected traffic8,915 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 SR 502 over South Fork Hockanum Riv built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 502 over South Fork Hockanum Riv 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 502 over South Fork Hockanum Riv carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 502 over South Fork Hockanum Riv?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 502 over South Fork Hockanum Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.