Spring Street over Middle River
FairTolland County, Connecticut · 100 Ft FR JCT Route 190 · Structure no. 04779
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 914
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spring Street over Middle River is a masonry arch - deck carrying Spring Street over Middle River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 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 914 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,358 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spring Street over Middle River built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.
What condition is Spring Street over Middle 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Spring Street over Middle River carry?
About 914 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Spring Street over Middle River?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Spring Street over Middle River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.