Route 185 over Farmington River
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.18 Miles East of RTE 10 · Structure no. 01500
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 231 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 185 over Farmington River is a steel truss - thru carrying Route 185 over Farmington River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 71 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 16,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,923 by 2042. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 185 over Farmington River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Route 185 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Route 185 over Farmington River carry?
About 16,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 185 over Farmington River?
The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 224 ft (68.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Route 185 over Farmington River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.