US Bridges

SR 536 over Quinnipiac River

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · .4 Mile East of Route 10 · Structure no. 01616

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 536 over Quinnipiac River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 536 over Quinnipiac River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,064 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 536
CrossesQuinnipiac River
Location.4 Mile East of Route 10
RouteState Highway 536
Coordinates41.6705, -72.85228
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2020)
Projected traffic9,064 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 536 over Quinnipiac River built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 536 over Quinnipiac River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 536 over Quinnipiac River carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 536 over Quinnipiac River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 536 over Quinnipiac River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.