Bunker Hill Road over Hop River
PoorTolland County, Connecticut · 600 Ft East of RTE 6 · Structure no. 04583
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 340
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bunker Hill Road over Hop River is a steel culvert carrying Bunker Hill Road over Hop River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 65 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 340 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bunker Hill Road over Hop River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Bunker Hill Road over Hop River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Bunker Hill Road over Hop River carry?
About 340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Bunker Hill Road over Hop River?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).
Who owns Bunker Hill Road over Hop River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.