US Bridges

Route 195 over Saw Mill Brook

Good

Tolland County, Connecticut · 400 North of Windham Tl · Structure no. 02551

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 195 over Saw Mill Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Route 195 over Saw Mill Brook in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,333 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRoute 195
CrossesSaw Mill Brook
Location400 North of Windham Tl
RouteState Highway 195
Coordinates41.72928, -72.20112
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2020)
Projected traffic12,333 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Saw Mill Brook built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 195 over Saw Mill Brook 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Route 195 over Saw Mill Brook carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Route 195 over Saw Mill Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Route 195 over Saw Mill Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.