Route 185 over Farmington River

Fair Condition72 years old16,100 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyHartford
Location0.18 Miles East Of RTE 10
CarriesRoute 185
CrossesFarmington River
Coordinates41.84714, -72.80733

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length231.0 ft (70.4 m)
Max Span224.1 ft (68.3 m)
Deck Width34.4 ft (10.5 m)
Deck Area739.2 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1954 (reconstructed 2001)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic16,100 (2022)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection823
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number01500

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