Route 179 over Farmington River

Fair Condition67 years old9,800 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyHartford
LocationAt Collinsville Dam
CarriesRoute 179
CrossesFarmington River
Coordinates41.81024, -72.92556

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length302.2 ft (92.1 m)
Max Span73.8 ft (22.5 m)
Deck Width53.8 ft (16.4 m)
Deck Area1510.4 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1959 (reconstructed 1992)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic9,800 (2022)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number01491

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