US Bridges

Rt 189 NB & Ramp 6 over Route 187

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 1 MI South of Simsbury Tl · Structure no. 01504

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt 189 NB & Ramp 6 over Route 187 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt 189 NB & Ramp 6 over Route 187 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 11,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,534 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRt 189 NB & Ramp 6
CrossesRoute 187
Location1 MI South of Simsbury Tl
RouteState Highway 189
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.89537, -72.7503
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,800 (2021)
Projected traffic17,534 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt 189 NB & Ramp 6 over Route 187 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Rt 189 NB & Ramp 6 over Route 187 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rt 189 NB & Ramp 6 over Route 187 carry?

About 11,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt 189 NB & Ramp 6 over Route 187?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Rt 189 NB & Ramp 6 over Route 187?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.