US Bridges

Columbus Boulevard over SR 598 (whitehead Hwy)

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI S of I-84 Overpass · Structure no. 01629

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbus Boulevard over SR 598 (whitehead Hwy) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Columbus Boulevard over SR 598 (whitehead Hwy) in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 16,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,923 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesColumbus Boulevard
CrossesSR 598 (whitehead Hwy)
Location0.5 MI S of I-84 Overpass
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.76141, -72.6703
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.7 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,100 (2021)
Projected traffic23,923 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Columbus Boulevard over SR 598 (whitehead Hwy) built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Columbus Boulevard over SR 598 (whitehead Hwy) 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Columbus Boulevard over SR 598 (whitehead Hwy) carry?

About 16,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Columbus Boulevard over SR 598 (whitehead Hwy)?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Columbus Boulevard over SR 598 (whitehead Hwy)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.