US Bridges

SR 598 & Local Rds over Park River Conduit

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · Beneath Route 598 · Structure no. 06155C

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 598 & Local Rds over Park River Conduit is a concrete culvert carrying SR 598 & Local Rds over Park River Conduit in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 32,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,995 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 598 & Local Rds
CrossesPark River Conduit
LocationBeneath Route 598
RouteState Highway 598
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.76009, -72.6643
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,300 (2022)
Projected traffic47,995 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 SR 598 & Local Rds over Park River Conduit built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 598 & Local Rds over Park River Conduit 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 598 & Local Rds over Park River Conduit carry?

About 32,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 598 & Local Rds over Park River Conduit?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns SR 598 & Local Rds over Park River Conduit?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.