Curtiss Street over Quinnipiac River
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI W. of Route 10 · Structure no. 04557
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 40 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Curtiss Street over Quinnipiac River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Curtiss Street over Quinnipiac River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,972 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 Curtiss Street over Quinnipiac River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Curtiss 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 Curtiss Street over Quinnipiac River carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Curtiss Street over Quinnipiac River?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Curtiss Street over Quinnipiac River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.