Lower Butcher Road over Hockanum River
GoodTolland County, Connecticut · 0.6 Mile West of Route 83 · Structure no. 04504
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower Butcher Road over Hockanum River is a concrete culvert carrying Lower Butcher Road over Hockanum River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,903 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lower Butcher Road over Hockanum River built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lower Butcher Road over Hockanum 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Lower Butcher Road over Hockanum River carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Lower Butcher Road over Hockanum River?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Lower Butcher Road over Hockanum River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.