US Bridges

Route 190 over Middle River

Good

Tolland County, Connecticut · 2 MI East of Route 30 · Structure no. 01520

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 190 over Middle River is a concrete slab carrying Route 190 over Middle River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRoute 190
CrossesMiddle River
Location2 MI East of Route 30
RouteState Highway 190
Coordinates41.96607, -72.32857
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Middle River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 190 over Middle River 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 Middle River carry?

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

How long is Route 190 over Middle River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Route 190 over Middle River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.