Mellen Street over Pequabuck River

Fair Condition70 years old3,160 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyHartford
Location300 Ft South Of Route 72
CarriesMellen Street
CrossesPequabuck River
Coordinates41.66998, -72.93669

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck8 (Very Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length76.1 ft (23.2 m)
Max Span71.9 ft (21.9 m)
Deck Width48.6 ft (14.8 m)
Deck Area343.4 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1956 (reconstructed 2024)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,160 (2024)
Truck Traffic2%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number04488

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