US Bridges

West Main Street over Hockanum River

Good

Tolland County, Connecticut · 500 Feet East of SR 527 · Structure no. 04573

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
697
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Main Street over Hockanum River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying West Main Street over Hockanum River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 697 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,036 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest Main Street
CrossesHockanum River
Location500 Feet East of SR 527
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.86577, -72.46329
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic697 (2023)
Projected traffic1,036 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 West Main Street over Hockanum River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Main Street 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does West Main Street over Hockanum River carry?

About 697 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is West Main Street over Hockanum River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns West Main Street over Hockanum River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.