US Bridges

South Maple Street over Scantic River

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 1750 Ft South of RTE 190 · Structure no. 03972

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Maple Street over Scantic River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Maple Street over Scantic River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,715 by 2039. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouth Maple Street
CrossesScantic River
Location1750 Ft South of RTE 190
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.98186, -72.53992
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2019)
Projected traffic3,715 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 South Maple Street over Scantic River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Maple Street over Scantic River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does South Maple Street over Scantic River carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is South Maple Street over Scantic River?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns South Maple Street over Scantic River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.