US Bridges

Route 319 over Furnace Brook

Fair

Tolland County, Connecticut · .3 MI West of Route 19 · Structure no. 05378

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 319 over Furnace Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 319 over Furnace Brook in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 96 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,161 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 319
CrossesFurnace Brook
Location.3 MI West of Route 19
RouteState Highway 319
CountyTolland County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.98413, -72.29412
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2020)
Projected traffic4,161 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 319 over Furnace Brook built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Route 319 over Furnace Brook 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Route 319 over Furnace Brook carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Route 319 over Furnace Brook?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Route 319 over Furnace Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.