South Street over Hop River
GoodTolland County, Connecticut · 450FT FR JCT RTE 6 · Structure no. 04626
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 91 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Street over Hop River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Street over Hop River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 125 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,229 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Street over Hop River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is South Street 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does South Street over Hop River carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is South Street over Hop River?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns South Street over Hop River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.