Shuttlemeadow Road over Quinnipiac River
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 100 from JCT Carol Drive · Structure no. 04544
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,550
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shuttlemeadow Road over Quinnipiac River is a steel culvert carrying Shuttlemeadow Road over Quinnipiac River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 3,550 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,275 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shuttlemeadow Road over Quinnipiac River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shuttlemeadow 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Shuttlemeadow Road over Quinnipiac River carry?
About 3,550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Shuttlemeadow Road over Quinnipiac River?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns Shuttlemeadow Road over Quinnipiac River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.