Route 322 over Quinnipiac River
FairHartford County, Connecticut · Southington-Cheshire Tl · Structure no. 00519
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 63 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,600
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 322 over Quinnipiac River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Route 322 over Quinnipiac River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,751 by 2039. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 322 over Quinnipiac River built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 322 over Quinnipiac River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Route 322 over Quinnipiac River carry?
About 10,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 322 over Quinnipiac River?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Route 322 over Quinnipiac River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.