US Route 5 over Scantic River
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.3 Mile North of RTE 194 · Structure no. 05914
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,100
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 5 over Scantic River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 5 over Scantic River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 84 years old, older 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 19,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,381 by 2036. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 5 over Scantic River built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is US Route 5 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US Route 5 over Scantic River carry?
About 19,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US Route 5 over Scantic River?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 5 over Scantic River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.