Prospect Street over SR 598
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.16 MI E of Pulaski Cir. · Structure no. 01628
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 88 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prospect Street over SR 598 is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Prospect Street over SR 598 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 78 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,863 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 56 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Prospect Street over SR 598 built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Prospect Street over SR 598 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 2023.
How much traffic does Prospect Street over SR 598 carry?
About 2,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Prospect Street over SR 598?
The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Prospect Street over SR 598?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.