Route 189 over Farmington River
FairHartford County, Connecticut · At East Granby Town Line · Structure no. 01510
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 392 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 189 over Farmington River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 189 over Farmington River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 69 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,333 by 2042. The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Farmington River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Route 189 over Farmington River 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 2024.
How much traffic does Route 189 over Farmington River carry?
About 8,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 189 over Farmington River?
The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Route 189 over Farmington River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.