US Routes 6 & 44 over Hockanum River

Fair Condition85 years old18,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyHartford
Location08 Mi E Of RT 6 Off Ramp
CarriesUS Routes 6 & 44
CrossesHockanum River
Coordinates41.78008, -72.56687

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length92.8 ft (28.3 m)
Max Span40.0 ft (12.2 m)
Deck Width81.7 ft (24.9 m)
Deck Area704.7 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1941 (reconstructed 1992)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic18,000 (2021)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection524
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00482

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