US Bridges

U.S. Route 6 WB over Hop River Trail

Good

Tolland County, Connecticut · .25 MI E of JCT W RTE 66 · Structure no. 02519

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Route 6 WB over Hop River Trail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. Route 6 WB over Hop River Trail in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,698 by 2040. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesU.S. Route 6 WB
CrossesHop River Trail
Location.25 MI E of JCT W RTE 66
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.72286, -72.27454
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2020)
Projected traffic10,698 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Route 6 WB over Hop River Trail built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Route 6 WB over Hop River Trail 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 2022.

How much traffic does U.S. Route 6 WB over Hop River Trail carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Route 6 WB over Hop River Trail?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Route 6 WB over Hop River Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.