US Bridges

Old Turnpike Road over Ten Mile River

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 500 Ft N of Route 322 · Structure no. 03707

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,460
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Turnpike Road over Ten Mile River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Turnpike Road over Ten Mile River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 71 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 6,460 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,599 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Turnpike Road
CrossesTen Mile River
Location500 Ft N of Route 322
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.56572, -72.88977
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.8 US tons
Inventory rating61.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,460 (2024)
Projected traffic9,599 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Old Turnpike Road over Ten Mile River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Old Turnpike Road over Ten Mile River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Old Turnpike Road over Ten Mile River carry?

About 6,460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Turnpike Road over Ten Mile River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Old Turnpike Road over Ten Mile River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.