US Bridges

Pleasant View Driv over Hockanum River

Good

Tolland County, Connecticut · 900 Ft West of Route 83 · Structure no. 04576

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,104
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant View Driv over Hockanum River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pleasant View Driv over Hockanum River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,104 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,640 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPleasant View Driv
CrossesHockanum River
Location900 Ft West of Route 83
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.8325, -72.49684
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating69.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,104 (2023)
Projected traffic1,640 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant View Driv over Hockanum River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant View Driv 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 Pleasant View Driv over Hockanum River carry?

About 1,104 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant View Driv over Hockanum River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant View Driv over Hockanum River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.