Atwoodville Road over Mount Hope River
PoorPosted for loadTolland County, Connecticut · .3 MI East of Route 89 · Structure no. 04729
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 141 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 430
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Atwoodville Road over Mount Hope River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Atwoodville Road over Mount Hope River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 430 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 639 by 2044. The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Atwoodville Road over Mount Hope River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Atwoodville Road over Mount Hope 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Atwoodville Road over Mount Hope River carry?
About 430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Atwoodville Road over Mount Hope River?
The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Atwoodville Road over Mount Hope River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.