US Bridges

US Route 202 over Farmington River

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · At JCT of Route 202 & 179 · Structure no. 00916

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
368 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 202 over Farmington River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 202 over Farmington River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 64 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 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,642 by 2042. The structure is 368 ft (112.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 202
CrossesFarmington River
LocationAt JCT of Route 202 & 179
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.83286, -72.92848
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length368 ft (112.3 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,200 (2022)
Projected traffic16,642 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US Route 202 over Farmington River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is US Route 202 over Farmington 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 202 over Farmington River carry?

About 11,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US Route 202 over Farmington River?

The structure is 368 ft (112.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 202 over Farmington River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.