Route 74 over Hockanum River
GoodTolland County, Connecticut · .5 MI West of Route 83 · Structure no. 05588
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 74 over Hockanum River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 74 over Hockanum River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,401 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 74 over Hockanum River built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 74 over Hockanum 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Route 74 over Hockanum River carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 74 over Hockanum River?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Route 74 over Hockanum River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.