US Bridges

Route 193 over Abandoned Railroad

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · 2.2 MI South of Mass Sl · Structure no. 01529

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 193 over Abandoned Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 193 over Abandoned Railroad in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 75 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,377 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRoute 193
CrossesAbandoned Railroad
Location2.2 MI South of Mass Sl
RouteState Highway 193
Coordinates41.99292, -71.8438
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic2,377 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 193 over Abandoned Railroad built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Route 193 over Abandoned Railroad 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Route 193 over Abandoned Railroad carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 193 over Abandoned Railroad?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Route 193 over Abandoned Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.