US Bridges

Route 190 over Scantic River

Fair

Tolland County, Connecticut · 0.5 Mile East of Rte. 186 · Structure no. 03442

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 190 over Scantic River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 190 over Scantic River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 12,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,128 by 2037. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoute 190
CrossesScantic River
Location0.5 Mile East of Rte. 186
RouteState Highway 190
Coordinates41.98684, -72.47385
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,200 (2017)
Projected traffic18,128 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 190 over Scantic River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 190 over Scantic 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 190 over Scantic River carry?

About 12,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 190 over Scantic River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Route 190 over Scantic River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.