US Bridges

Route 187 over Farmington Rv& Tunxis Av

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · At East Granby Town Line · Structure no. 01505

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
465 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 187 over Farmington Rv& Tunxis Av is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 187 over Farmington Rv& Tunxis Av 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 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,441 by 2042. The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 187
CrossesFarmington Rv& Tunxis Av
LocationAt East Granby Town Line
RouteState Highway 187
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.89704, -72.74931
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length465 ft (141.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2022)
Projected traffic11,441 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 187 over Farmington Rv& Tunxis Av built?

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

What condition is Route 187 over Farmington Rv& Tunxis Av 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 187 over Farmington Rv& Tunxis Av carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Route 187 over Farmington Rv& Tunxis Av?

The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Route 187 over Farmington Rv& Tunxis Av?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.