Town Farm Road over Scantic River
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 1.5 Miles West of RTE 191 · Structure no. 03944
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,120
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Town Farm Road over Scantic River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Town Farm Road over Scantic River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 57 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 6 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 6,120 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,094 by 2044. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Town Farm Road over Scantic River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Town Farm Road 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 Town Farm Road over Scantic River carry?
About 6,120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Town Farm Road over Scantic River?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Town Farm Road over Scantic River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.