Route 140 over Connecticut River
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI E of Route 159 · Structure no. 06074
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,136 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 140 over Connecticut River is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Route 140 over Connecticut River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 11,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,385 by 2042. The structure is 1,136 ft (346.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 140 over Connecticut River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 140 over Connecticut 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Route 140 over Connecticut River carry?
About 11,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 140 over Connecticut River?
The structure is 1,136 ft (346.3 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Route 140 over Connecticut River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.