Commerce Street over SR 598
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI W of JCT I-91 · Structure no. 01855
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 220 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,890
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Commerce Street over SR 598 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Commerce Street over SR 598 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 6,890 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,238 by 2043. The structure is 220 ft (67.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Commerce Street over SR 598 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Commerce 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Commerce Street over SR 598 carry?
About 6,890 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Commerce Street over SR 598?
The structure is 220 ft (67.2 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Commerce Street over SR 598?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.