US Bridges

Mount Hope Road over Mount Hope River

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Tolland County, Connecticut · 50 Ft from JCT Route 89 · Structure no. 04727

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mount Hope Road over Mount Hope River is a steel truss - thru carrying Mount Hope Road over Mount Hope River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2044. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMount Hope Road
CrossesMount Hope River
Location50 Ft from JCT Route 89
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTolland County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.82404, -72.17143
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2024)
Projected traffic1,263 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Mount Hope Road over Mount Hope River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mount Hope Road over Mount Hope 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Mount Hope Road over Mount Hope River carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mount Hope Road over Mount Hope River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mount Hope Road over Mount Hope River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.