US Bridges

Bolton Road over Tankerhoosen River

Good

Tolland County, Connecticut · 25 Ft S of Bamforth Road · Structure no. 03933

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bolton Road over Tankerhoosen River is a concrete frame carrying Bolton Road over Tankerhoosen River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,229 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBolton Road
CrossesTankerhoosen River
Location25 Ft S of Bamforth Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.82968, -72.44811
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2020)
Projected traffic2,229 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Bolton Road over Tankerhoosen River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bolton Road over Tankerhoosen 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 Bolton Road over Tankerhoosen River carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bolton Road over Tankerhoosen River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Bolton Road over Tankerhoosen River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.