US Bridges

King Road over Scantic River

Fair

Tolland County, Connecticut · .4MI West of Route 83 JCT · Structure no. 04553

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
654
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

King Road over Scantic River is a steel arch - deck carrying King Road over Scantic River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 654 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 972 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKing Road
CrossesScantic River
Location.4MI West of Route 83 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTolland County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates42.01921, -72.45969
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic654 (2023)
Projected traffic972 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 King Road over Scantic River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is King 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does King Road over Scantic River carry?

About 654 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is King Road over Scantic River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns King Road over Scantic River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.