Route 196 over Pocotopaug Creek
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 0.64 Miles South of RT-66 · Structure no. 05487
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,100
- 2020 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 1913 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 112 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,606 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 29 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 | 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 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Route 196 over Pocotopaug Creek carry?
About 3,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 196 over Pocotopaug Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Route 196 over Pocotopaug Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.