Omelia Road over Scantic River
FairHartford County, Connecticut · JCT Ellsworth Road · Structure no. 05500
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Omelia Road over Scantic River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Omelia Road over Scantic River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,972 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Omelia Road over Scantic River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Omelia Road over Scantic River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Omelia Road over Scantic River carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Omelia Road over Scantic River?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Omelia Road over Scantic River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.