US Bridges

Route 195 over Skungamaug River

Good

Tolland County, Connecticut · 700 South of I-84 · Structure no. 01530

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 195 over Skungamaug River is a concrete frame carrying Route 195 over Skungamaug River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,967 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesRoute 195
CrossesSkungamaug River
Location700 South of I-84
RouteState Highway 195
Coordinates41.86242, -72.35932
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,400 (2020)
Projected traffic13,967 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 195 over Skungamaug River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 195 over Skungamaug 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Route 195 over Skungamaug River carry?

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Route 195 over Skungamaug River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Route 195 over Skungamaug River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.