Main Street over Tankerhoosen River
GoodTolland County, Connecticut · 0.4 Mile from Route 83 · Structure no. 04575
- Built
- 1885
- 140 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Tankerhoosen River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street over Tankerhoosen River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1885 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 140 years old, older 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 21 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main Street over Tankerhoosen River built?
It was built in 1885, making it 140 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Main Street 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Main Street over Tankerhoosen River carry?
About 21 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Tankerhoosen River?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Tankerhoosen River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.