US Bridges

Times Farm Road over Hop River

Good

Tolland County, Connecticut · .29 MI East of US Route 6 · Structure no. 04581

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
169
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Times Farm Road over Hop River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Times Farm Road over Hop River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 90 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 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 169 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesTimes Farm Road
CrossesHop River
Location.29 MI East of US Route 6
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTolland County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.76074, -72.39778
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169 (2023)
Projected traffic251 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Times Farm Road over Hop River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Times Farm Road over Hop 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Times Farm Road over Hop River carry?

About 169 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Times Farm Road over Hop River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Times Farm Road over Hop River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.