Route 189 over Wash Brook
GoodHartford County, Connecticut · 0.4 Mile North of RTE 178 · Structure no. 01509
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 189 over Wash Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 189 over Wash Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 109 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,036 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Route 189 over Wash Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Route 189 over Wash Brook carry?
About 8,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 189 over Wash Brook?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Route 189 over Wash Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.