US Bridges

Route 195 over New England Central RR

Fair

Tolland County, Connecticut · 0.1 Mile North of Rte. 32 · Structure no. 01532

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 195 over New England Central RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 195 over New England Central RR 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 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 195
CrossesNew England Central RR
Location0.1 Mile North of Rte. 32
RouteState Highway 195
CountyTolland County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.83532, -72.30814
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 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
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 195 over New England Central RR built?

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

What condition is Route 195 over New England Central RR 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Route 195 over New England Central RR carry?

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

How long is Route 195 over New England Central RR?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Route 195 over New England Central RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.