Dobson Road over Dobsonville Pond
GoodTolland County, Connecticut · 0.2 Miles So. of Rte. 30 · Structure no. 05374
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dobson Road over Dobsonville Pond is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dobson Road over Dobsonville Pond in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,727 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 Dobson Road over Dobsonville Pond built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dobson Road over Dobsonville Pond 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Dobson Road over Dobsonville Pond carry?
About 5,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Dobson Road over Dobsonville Pond?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Dobson Road over Dobsonville Pond?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.