Route 191 over Scantic River
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI South of Route 190 · Structure no. 01527
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 191 over Scantic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 191 over Scantic River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 76 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,024 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 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 1949, making it 76 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 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Route 191 over Scantic River carry?
About 5,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 191 over Scantic River?
The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Route 191 over Scantic River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.