Maple Street over Scantic River
FairTolland County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI South of Route 190 · Structure no. 04555
- Built
- 1880
- 145 years old, rebuilt 1940
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 53 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,200
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Maple Street over Scantic River is a masonry arch - deck carrying Maple Street over Scantic River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1880 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 145 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,727 by 2037. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Maple Street over Scantic River built?
It was built in 1880, making it 145 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.
What condition is Maple Street 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 Maple Street over Scantic River carry?
About 5,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Maple Street over Scantic River?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Maple Street over Scantic River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.