Route 179 over Farmington River
FairHartford County, Connecticut · At Collinsville Dam · Structure no. 01491
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 302 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 179 over Farmington River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 179 over Farmington River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 66 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,562 by 2042. The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 179 over Farmington River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Route 179 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 2023.
How much traffic does Route 179 over Farmington River carry?
About 9,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 179 over Farmington River?
The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Route 179 over Farmington River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.