Tolland County Bridge Report Card
Tolland County scores 58 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Tolland County, Connecticut
Tolland County has 207 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 17 rated poor and 21 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 8.2% is above the 4.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 31,417 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Tolland County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 58/100 (F). The county has 207 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 17 in poor condition and 21 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 31,417 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 8.2% | 16.4 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.0% of measured traffic | 1.5 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 10.1% | 20.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 58 years vs 48 nationally | 4.2 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,550,374 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 8.2% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 10.1% |
| Average Bridge Age | 58 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 31,417 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Tolland County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Hill Road over Hop River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 401 | 1934 |
| Stone House Road over Roaring Brook | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 11 | 1958 |
| Route 195 over Interstate 84 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15,900 | 1956 |
| Route 31 over New England Central Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,600 | 1947 |
| Bassetts Bridge RD over Naubesatuck Lake | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,700 | 1950 |
| Bamforth Road over Interstate-84 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,360 | 1978 |
| Route 89 over Interstate 84 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 930 | 1958 |
| Flanders Road over Willimantic River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 800 | 1914 |
| Hydeville Road over Furnace Brook | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 644 | 1935 |
| Winwood Circle over Wrights Brook | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 535 | 1970 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.