Newell Street over Quinnipiac River
PoorHartford County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI N of West Queen ST · Structure no. 04560
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,158
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Newell Street over Quinnipiac River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Newell Street over Quinnipiac River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,158 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,207 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Newell Street over Quinnipiac River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Newell Street over Quinnipiac River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Newell Street over Quinnipiac River carry?
About 2,158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Newell Street over Quinnipiac River?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Newell Street over Quinnipiac River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.