Route 189 over East Branch Salmon Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 1.05 MI South of Mass Sl · Structure no. 05892
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 189 over East Branch Salmon Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 189 over East Branch Salmon Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,634 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 189 over East Branch Salmon Brook built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 189 over East Branch Salmon 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 2024.
How much traffic does Route 189 over East Branch Salmon Brook carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 189 over East Branch Salmon Brook?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Route 189 over East Branch Salmon Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.