Town Bridge Road over Farmington River

Fair Condition131 years old235 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyHartford
Location0.1 Mi West Of Route 179
CarriesTown Bridge Road
CrossesFarmington River
Coordinates41.82469, -72.92809

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck8 (Very Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length171.3 ft (52.2 m)
Max Span160.1 ft (48.8 m)
Deck Width16.1 ft (4.9 m)
Deck Area255.8 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1895 (reconstructed 2021)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic235 (2024)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerTown/Township Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number05222

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