Flanders River RD over Hop River
FairTolland County, Connecticut · 300 Ft North of Rt 66 · Structure no. 04464
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 769
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Flanders River RD over Hop River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Flanders River RD over Hop River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 115 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 769 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,143 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Flanders River RD over Hop River built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Flanders River RD over Hop River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Flanders River RD over Hop River carry?
About 769 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Flanders River RD over Hop River?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Flanders River RD over Hop River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.