US Bridges

Route 10 over Route 322

PoorPosted for load

Hartford County, Connecticut · Route 10 over Route 322 · Structure no. 00518

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 10 over Route 322 is a concrete frame carrying Route 10 over Route 322 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 89 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,835 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesRoute 10
CrossesRoute 322
LocationRoute 10 over Route 322
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates41.56485, -72.89108
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2021)
Projected traffic6,835 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 10 over Route 322 built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Route 10 over Route 322 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Route 10 over Route 322 carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 10 over Route 322?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Route 10 over Route 322?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.