Route 83 over Gulf Stream
FairTolland County, Connecticut · .12 MI South of Route 190 · Structure no. 01145
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 83 over Gulf Stream is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 83 over Gulf Stream 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,241 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 50 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 83 over Gulf Stream built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 83 over Gulf Stream 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 83 over Gulf Stream carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Route 83 over Gulf Stream?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Route 83 over Gulf Stream?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.