US Bridges

Route 189 SB over Tariffville Road #1

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI No. of JCT RTE 187 · Structure no. 01502

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 189 SB over Tariffville Road #1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 189 SB over Tariffville Road #1 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,441 by 2041. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 189 SB
CrossesTariffville Road #1
Location0.5 MI No. of JCT RTE 187
RouteState Highway 189
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.88794, -72.74881
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2021)
Projected traffic11,441 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 189 SB over Tariffville Road #1 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Route 189 SB over Tariffville Road #1 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Route 189 SB over Tariffville Road #1 carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 189 SB over Tariffville Road #1?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Route 189 SB over Tariffville Road #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.