US Bridges

Spring Street over Quinnipiac River

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI W. of Route 10 · Structure no. 04562

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,187
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Street over Quinnipiac River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spring Street 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,187 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,221 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSpring Street
CrossesQuinnipiac River
Location0.6 MI W. of Route 10
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.63024, -72.88319
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,187 (2024)
Projected traffic6,221 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring Street over Quinnipiac River built?

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

What condition is Spring Street 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Spring Street over Quinnipiac River carry?

About 4,187 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Spring Street over Quinnipiac River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Street over Quinnipiac River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.