US Bridges

Route 30 & 83 over Tankerhoosen River

Fair

Tolland County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI E of Manchester Tl · Structure no. 05239

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 30 & 83 over Tankerhoosen River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Route 30 & 83 over Tankerhoosen River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 93 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 18,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,638 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRoute 30 & 83
CrossesTankerhoosen River
Location0.3 MI E of Manchester Tl
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates41.81947, -72.50182
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,600 (2020)
Projected traffic27,638 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Route 30 & 83 over Tankerhoosen River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Route 30 & 83 over Tankerhoosen River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Route 30 & 83 over Tankerhoosen River carry?

About 18,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route 30 & 83 over Tankerhoosen River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Route 30 & 83 over Tankerhoosen River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.