US Bridges

Hop River Road over Hop River

Good

Tolland County, Connecticut · .3 MI North of RTE 6 · Structure no. 04446

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hop River Road over Hop River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hop River Road over Hop River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 401 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHop River Road
CrossesHop River
Location.3 MI North of RTE 6
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTolland County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.7292, -72.30678
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2024)
Projected traffic401 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hop River Road over Hop River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hop River Road over Hop 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Hop River Road over Hop River carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hop River Road over Hop River?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hop River Road over Hop River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.