US Bridges

River Street over Hockanum River

Good

Tolland County, Connecticut · At JCT West Main Street · Structure no. 04577

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,286
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Street over Hockanum River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying River Street over Hockanum River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,286 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,911 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRiver Street
CrossesHockanum River
LocationAt JCT West Main Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.86523, -72.4618
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,286 (2023)
Projected traffic1,911 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 River Street over Hockanum River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is River 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 River Street over Hockanum River carry?

About 1,286 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is River Street over Hockanum River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns River Street over Hockanum River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.