US Bridges

Route 322 over Ten Mile River

Poor

Hartford County, Connecticut · 210 Ft E of Route 10 · Structure no. 05753

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 322 over Ten Mile River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 322 over Ten Mile River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,116 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 322
CrossesTen Mile River
Location210 Ft E of Route 10
RouteState Highway 322
Coordinates41.56483, -72.89019
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2021)
Projected traffic14,116 by 2041
Trucks7%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 322 over Ten Mile River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 322 over Ten Mile River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Route 322 over Ten Mile River carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Route 322 over Ten Mile River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Route 322 over Ten Mile River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.