Prospect Street over Eight Mile River
GoodHartford County, Connecticut · 495 Ft E. of I-84 · Structure no. 05392
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,337
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prospect Street over Eight Mile River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prospect Street over Eight Mile River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 64 years old, older 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 2,337 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,473 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Prospect Street over Eight Mile River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Prospect Street over Eight Mile 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 2022.
How much traffic does Prospect Street over Eight Mile River carry?
About 2,337 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Prospect Street over Eight Mile River?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Prospect Street over Eight Mile River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.