US Bridges

Lazy Lane over Quinnipiac River

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 200 Ft W of Route 10 · Structure no. 04558

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lazy Lane over Quinnipiac River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lazy Lane over Quinnipiac River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,269 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLazy Lane
CrossesQuinnipiac River
Location200 Ft W of Route 10
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.6216, -72.87504
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2021)
Projected traffic3,269 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 Lazy Lane over Quinnipiac River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lazy Lane 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 Lazy Lane over Quinnipiac River carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lazy Lane over Quinnipiac River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Lazy Lane over Quinnipiac River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.