US Bridges

West Main Street over Quinnipiac River

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 760 Ft W of Route 10 · Structure no. 04338

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,632
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Main Street over Quinnipiac River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying West Main Street over Quinnipiac River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 8,632 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,826 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest Main Street
CrossesQuinnipiac River
Location760 Ft W of Route 10
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.58753, -72.89123
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,632 (2024)
Projected traffic12,826 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 West Main Street over Quinnipiac River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Main Street over Quinnipiac 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does West Main Street over Quinnipiac River carry?

About 8,632 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Main Street over Quinnipiac River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns West Main Street over Quinnipiac River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.