Route 196 over Pocotopaug Creek
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · .25 MI South of JCT Rt 16 · Structure no. 01533
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 196 over Pocotopaug Creek is a concrete slab carrying Route 196 over Pocotopaug Creek in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,863 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 196 over Pocotopaug Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Route 196 over Pocotopaug Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Route 196 over Pocotopaug Creek carry?
About 2,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 196 over Pocotopaug Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Route 196 over Pocotopaug Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.