Route 140 over Windsor Locks Canal
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 50 East of JCT Route 159 · Structure no. 06154
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 140 over Windsor Locks Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 140 over Windsor Locks Canal in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 73 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 5 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,385 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Windsor Locks Canal built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Route 140 over Windsor Locks Canal 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Route 140 over Windsor Locks Canal carry?
About 11,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 140 over Windsor Locks Canal?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Route 140 over Windsor Locks Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.