Durkee Road over Scantic River
GoodTolland County, Connecticut · 1260 Ft FR JCT Route 83 · Structure no. 04554
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 303
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Durkee Road over Scantic River is a steel culvert carrying Durkee Road over Scantic River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 303 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Durkee Road over Scantic River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Durkee Road over Scantic River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Durkee Road over Scantic River carry?
About 303 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Durkee Road over Scantic River?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Durkee Road over Scantic River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.