US Bridges

Town Bridge Road over Farmington River

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI West of Route 179 · Structure no. 05222

Built
1895
130 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
171 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
235
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Town Bridge Road over Farmington River is a steel truss - thru carrying Town Bridge Road over Farmington River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1895 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 130 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 235 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 349 by 2044. The structure is 171 ft (52.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTown Bridge Road
CrossesFarmington River
Location0.1 MI West of Route 179
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.82469, -72.92809
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length171 ft (52.2 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2024)
Projected traffic349 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Town Bridge Road over Farmington River built?

It was built in 1895, making it 130 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Town Bridge Road over Farmington 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Town Bridge Road over Farmington River carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Town Bridge Road over Farmington River?

The structure is 171 ft (52.2 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Town Bridge Road over Farmington River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.