US Bridges

Route 195 over Willimantic River

Fair

Tolland County, Connecticut · .7 MI North JCT Route 32 · Structure no. 01531

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 195 over Willimantic River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 195 over Willimantic River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 66 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 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,236 by 2037. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 195
CrossesWillimantic River
Location.7 MI North JCT Route 32
RouteState Highway 195
CountyTolland County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.83557, -72.31017
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,600 (2017)
Projected traffic17,236 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Willimantic River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Route 195 over Willimantic 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Route 195 over Willimantic River carry?

About 11,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 195 over Willimantic River?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Route 195 over Willimantic River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.