Route 191 over Broad Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI South of Route 140 · Structure no. 01526
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,900
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 191 over Broad Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 191 over Broad Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 98 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,253 by 2039. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 191 over Broad Brook built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Route 191 over Broad 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Route 191 over Broad Brook carry?
About 6,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 191 over Broad Brook?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Route 191 over Broad Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.