BUNKER HILL ROAD
Carrying BUNKER HILL ROAD over HOP RIVER
600 FT EAST OF RTE 6, Tolland, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BUNKER HILL ROAD
The BUNKER HILL ROAD bridge in Tolland, Connecticut carries BUNKER HILL ROAD over HOP RIVER. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1988, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 17.4 meters (57 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 337 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BUNKER HILL ROAD compares
Live comparison across Connecticut.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1960
- Last Reconstructed
- 1988
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 17.4 m (57 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 337 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 04583
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
BUNKER HILL ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare BUNKER HILL ROAD against other structures in Tolland and across Connecticut. Connecticut bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for BUNKER HILL ROAD?
BUNKER HILL ROAD in Tolland, Connecticut on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BUNKER HILL ROAD inspected?
BUNKER HILL ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 337 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BUNKER HILL ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BUNKER HILL ROAD?
BUNKER HILL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BUNKER HILL ROAD?
BUNKER HILL ROAD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is BUNKER HILL ROAD and does age affect safety?
BUNKER HILL ROAD was built in 1960, making it 66 years old and last reconstructed in 1988.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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