US Bridges

Tomlinson Avenue over Quinnipiac River

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 600 from Cyrenus Street · Structure no. 04546

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,845
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tomlinson Avenue over Quinnipiac River is a concrete culvert carrying Tomlinson Avenue over Quinnipiac River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 2,845 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,227 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTomlinson Avenue
CrossesQuinnipiac River
Location600 from Cyrenus Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.6631, -72.85339
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,845 (2024)
Projected traffic4,227 by 2044
Trucks2%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tomlinson Avenue over Quinnipiac River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tomlinson Avenue 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Tomlinson Avenue over Quinnipiac River carry?

About 2,845 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Tomlinson Avenue over Quinnipiac River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Tomlinson Avenue over Quinnipiac River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.