US Bridges

Route 190 over Edson Brook

Good

Tolland County, Connecticut · 450 East of Route 30 · Structure no. 01519

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 190 over Edson Brook is a concrete slab carrying Route 190 over Edson Brook in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,996 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRoute 190
CrossesEdson Brook
Location450 East of Route 30
RouteState Highway 190
Coordinates41.97017, -72.35643
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2020)
Projected traffic10,996 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 190 over Edson Brook built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 190 over Edson 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 2023.

How much traffic does Route 190 over Edson Brook carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route 190 over Edson Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Route 190 over Edson Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.