Route 159 over Farmington River
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.4 Mile North of RTE 75 · Structure no. 05978
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 275 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,600
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 159 over Farmington River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 159 over Farmington River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,807 by 2036. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 159 over Farmington River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 159 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 2023.
How much traffic does Route 159 over Farmington River carry?
About 6,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 159 over Farmington River?
The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Route 159 over Farmington River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.