Route 315 over Farmington River
FairHartford County, Connecticut · .2 MI E of Route 10 & 202 · Structure no. 06191
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 317 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 315 over Farmington River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 315 over Farmington 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,739 by 2042. The structure is 317 ft (96.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 315 over Farmington River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 315 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Route 315 over Farmington River carry?
About 7,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 315 over Farmington River?
The structure is 317 ft (96.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Route 315 over Farmington River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.