US Bridges

Hart Street over Quinnipiac River

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI W of Route 10 · Structure no. 05404

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,200
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hart Street over Quinnipiac River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hart Street over Quinnipiac River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,100 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHart Street
CrossesQuinnipiac River
Location0.2 MI W of Route 10
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.61273, -72.87947
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 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 rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,200 (2021)
Projected traffic21,100 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 Hart Street over Quinnipiac River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hart 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 2024.

How much traffic does Hart Street over Quinnipiac River carry?

About 14,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hart Street over Quinnipiac River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Hart Street over Quinnipiac River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.