Route 140 over Scantic River
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.1 Mile West of Rte. 191 · Structure no. 05891
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 140 over Scantic River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 140 over Scantic River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 90 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 12,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,871 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 140 over Scantic River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Route 140 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Route 140 over Scantic River carry?
About 12,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 140 over Scantic River?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Route 140 over Scantic River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.