Atwater Street over Quinnipiac River
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 575 Ft W of Route 10 · Structure no. 04157
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,076
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Atwater Street over Quinnipiac River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Atwater Street over Quinnipiac River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 64 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 1,076 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,599 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Atwater Street over Quinnipiac River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Atwater Street 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 Atwater Street over Quinnipiac River carry?
About 1,076 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Atwater Street over Quinnipiac River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Atwater Street over Quinnipiac River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.