US Bridges

West Queen Street over Quinnipiac River

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI W of Route 10 · Structure no. 04564

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,334
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Queen Street over Quinnipiac River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying West Queen Street over Quinnipiac River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 56 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 6,334 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,412 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest Queen Street
CrossesQuinnipiac River
Location0.3 MI W of Route 10
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.64063, -72.87982
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,334 (2022)
Projected traffic9,412 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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 West Queen Street over Quinnipiac River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is West Queen 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does West Queen Street over Quinnipiac River carry?

About 6,334 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is West Queen Street over Quinnipiac River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns West Queen Street over Quinnipiac River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.