US Bridges

Route 219 over E Br Farmington River

Fair

Litchfield County, Connecticut · App 1.2 MI N of Route 44 · Structure no. 01561

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 219 over E Br Farmington River is a steel truss - thru carrying Route 219 over E Br Farmington River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 96 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,972 by 2038. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 219
CrossesE Br Farmington River
LocationApp 1.2 MI N of Route 44
RouteState Highway 219
CountyLitchfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.87768, -72.95898
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2018)
Projected traffic2,972 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 219 over E Br Farmington River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Route 219 over E Br 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Route 219 over E Br Farmington River carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Route 219 over E Br Farmington River?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Route 219 over E Br Farmington River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.