US Bridges

Route 190 over INTERSTATE-91

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.3 Mile East of U.S. 5 · Structure no. 01282

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 190 over INTERSTATE-91 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 190 over INTERSTATE-91 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 65 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 5 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 26,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,525 by 2042. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 190
CrossesINTERSTATE-91
Location0.3 Mile East of U.S. 5
RouteState Highway 190
Coordinates41.99023, -72.5877
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.1 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,600 (2022)
Projected traffic39,525 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 190 over INTERSTATE-91 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Route 190 over INTERSTATE-91 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Route 190 over INTERSTATE-91 carry?

About 26,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 190 over INTERSTATE-91?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns Route 190 over INTERSTATE-91?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.