US Bridges

Route 190 over Conn River & AMTRAK RR

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.41 MI E of Ovlp RTE 159 · Structure no. 03295

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,345 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
21,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 190 over Conn River & AMTRAK RR is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Route 190 over Conn River & AMTRAK RR in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 59 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,947 by 2042. The structure is 1,345 ft (410 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesRoute 190
CrossesConn River & AMTRAK RR
Location0.41 MI E of Ovlp RTE 159
RouteState Highway 190
Coordinates41.98978, -72.60324
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,345 ft (410 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2022)
Projected traffic31,947 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 190 over Conn River & AMTRAK RR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Route 190 over Conn River & AMTRAK RR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Route 190 over Conn River & AMTRAK RR carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 190 over Conn River & AMTRAK RR?

The structure is 1,345 ft (410 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Route 190 over Conn River & AMTRAK RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.