US Bridges

SR 533 (tunnel Rd) over Tankerhoosen River

Good

Tolland County, Connecticut · .5 MI S of INTERSTATE-84 · Structure no. 05711

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 533 (tunnel Rd) over Tankerhoosen River is a concrete culvert carrying SR 533 (tunnel Rd) over Tankerhoosen River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,578 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 533 (tunnel Rd)
CrossesTankerhoosen River
Location.5 MI S of INTERSTATE-84
RouteState Highway 533
CountyTolland County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.82713, -72.46408
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2023)
Projected traffic7,578 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 533 (tunnel Rd) over Tankerhoosen River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 533 (tunnel Rd) over Tankerhoosen 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 533 (tunnel Rd) over Tankerhoosen River carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 533 (tunnel Rd) over Tankerhoosen River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns SR 533 (tunnel Rd) over Tankerhoosen River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.