Route 140 over Middle River
FairTolland County, Connecticut · .2 MI W of Rt 32 & Rt 190 · Structure no. 01363
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 140 over Middle River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 140 over Middle River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 90 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,823 by 2037. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Middle River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Route 140 over Middle 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Route 140 over Middle River carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 140 over Middle River?
The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Route 140 over Middle River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.