US Bridges

SR 598 Eastbound over No Notable Feature

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · Access to I-91S from 598E · Structure no. 01469C

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
362 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
9,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 598 Eastbound over No Notable Feature is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 598 Eastbound over No Notable Feature in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,413 by 2039. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 598 Eastbound
CrossesNo Notable Feature
LocationAccess to I-91S from 598E
RouteState Highway 598
Coordinates41.75923, -72.6652
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2019)
Projected traffic14,413 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 598 Eastbound over No Notable Feature built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 598 Eastbound over No Notable Feature 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 598 Eastbound over No Notable Feature carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 598 Eastbound over No Notable Feature?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 598 Eastbound over No Notable Feature?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.