Route 83 over Scantic River
FairTolland County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI South of Mass S.L. · Structure no. 01148
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 83 over Scantic River is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 83 over Scantic River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,309 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 83 over Scantic River built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 83 over Scantic River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Route 83 over Scantic River carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 83 over Scantic River?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Route 83 over Scantic River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.