US Bridges

Route 189 over Belden Brook

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.5 Mile South of SR 539 · Structure no. 01512

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 189 over Belden Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 189 over Belden Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,715 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 189
CrossesBelden Brook
Location0.5 Mile South of SR 539
RouteState Highway 189
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates42.00129, -72.83477
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.1 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2019)
Projected traffic3,715 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 189 over Belden Brook built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 189 over Belden 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Route 189 over Belden Brook carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Route 189 over Belden Brook?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Route 189 over Belden Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.