US Bridges

Technology Park DR over Quinebaug River

Good

Windham County, Connecticut · 400 Ft W Kennedy DR · Structure no. 06872

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
204 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
108
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Technology Park DR over Quinebaug River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Technology Park DR over Quinebaug River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 108 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2044. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTechnology Park DR
CrossesQuinebaug River
Location400 Ft W Kennedy DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.90042, -71.90256
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2024)
Projected traffic160 by 2044
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Technology Park DR over Quinebaug River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Technology Park DR over Quinebaug 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Technology Park DR over Quinebaug River carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is Technology Park DR over Quinebaug River?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Technology Park DR over Quinebaug River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.