US Bridges

Route 19 over Furnace Brook

Fair

Tolland County, Connecticut · 3.3 MI North of Route 190 · Structure no. 00871

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 19 over Furnace Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 19 over Furnace Brook in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,458 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 19
CrossesFurnace Brook
Location3.3 MI North of Route 190
RouteState Highway 19
CountyTolland County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.99362, -72.27072
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic4,458 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 19 over Furnace Brook built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 19 over Furnace Brook 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Route 19 over Furnace Brook carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Route 19 over Furnace Brook?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Route 19 over Furnace Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.