US Route 5 over Scantic River

Fair Condition85 years old19,100 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyHartford
Location0.3 Mile North Of RTE 194
CarriesUS Route 5
CrossesScantic River
Coordinates41.86189, -72.60357

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length123.0 ft (37.5 m)
Max Span40.0 ft (12.2 m)
Deck Width86.9 ft (26.5 m)
Deck Area993.8 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1941 (reconstructed 1986)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic19,100 (2016)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number05914

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