Route 31 over New England Central RR
PoorPosted for loadTolland County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI S of Coventry T.L. · Structure no. 00923
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,600
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 31 over New England Central RR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Route 31 over New England Central RR in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 78 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,835 by 2037. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 35 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 31 over New England Central RR built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Route 31 over New England Central RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Route 31 over New England Central RR carry?
About 4,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 31 over New England Central RR?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Route 31 over New England Central RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.