Old Turnpike Road over Quinnipiac River
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI N of Route 322 · Structure no. 03708
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,284
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Turnpike Road over Quinnipiac River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Turnpike Road over Quinnipiac River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 68 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 4,284 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,366 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 46 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Turnpike Road over Quinnipiac River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Old Turnpike Road over Quinnipiac 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 Quinnipiac River carry?
About 4,284 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old Turnpike Road over Quinnipiac River?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Old Turnpike Road over Quinnipiac River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.