US Bridges

Route 190 over Furnace Brook

Fair

Tolland County, Connecticut · 0.25 Mile West of RTE 19 · Structure no. 01522

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 190 over Furnace Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 190 over Furnace Brook in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,670 by 2037. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 190
CrossesFurnace Brook
Location0.25 Mile West of RTE 19
RouteState Highway 190
CountyTolland County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.95402, -72.30216
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2017)
Projected traffic13,670 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Furnace Brook built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 190 over Furnace Brook 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Route 190 over Furnace Brook carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route 190 over Furnace Brook?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Route 190 over Furnace Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.