US Bridges

Route 191 over Broad Brook

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 1.4 Miles South of Rt 140 · Structure no. 05817

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 191 over Broad Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Route 191 over Broad Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,972 by 2038. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 191
CrossesBroad Brook
Location1.4 Miles South of Rt 140
RouteState Highway 191
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.91365, -72.55633
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2018)
Projected traffic2,972 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 191 over Broad Brook built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

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 2,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Route 191 over Broad Brook?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Route 191 over Broad Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.