Route 189 over Wash Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.2 Mile North of RTE 218 · Structure no. 01508
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,800
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 189 over Wash Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying Route 189 over Wash Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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 17,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,449 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 189 over Wash Brook built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 189 over Wash Brook 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 2023.
How much traffic does Route 189 over Wash Brook carry?
About 17,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 189 over Wash Brook?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Route 189 over Wash Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.