Route 191 over Scantic River
PoorPosted for loadHartford County, Connecticut · 1.9 MI South of Rte. 140 · Structure no. 01524
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 191 over Scantic River is a steel truss - thru carrying Route 191 over Scantic River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 100 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,229 by 2036. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 191 over Scantic River built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Route 191 over Scantic River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Route 191 over Scantic River carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 191 over Scantic River?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Route 191 over Scantic River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.