Route 140 over Broad Brook
GoodTolland County, Connecticut · 1.75 Miles W of Rt. 286 · Structure no. 01362
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 140 over Broad Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 140 over Broad Brook in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 95 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,184 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 140 over Broad Brook built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Route 140 over Broad Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Route 140 over Broad Brook carry?
About 8,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 140 over Broad Brook?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Route 140 over Broad Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.