Route 43 over Hollenbeck River
GoodLitchfield County, Connecticut · .388 MI North of JCT 128 · Structure no. 05765
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 43 over Hollenbeck River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 43 over Hollenbeck River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 594 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 34 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 Route 43 over Hollenbeck River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 43 over Hollenbeck 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Route 43 over Hollenbeck River carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Route 43 over Hollenbeck River?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Route 43 over Hollenbeck River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.