Route 275 over Willimantic River
FairTolland County, Connecticut · 1.7 Miles East of RTE 31 · Structure no. 02866
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 143 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 275 over Willimantic River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 275 over Willimantic River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 125 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,675 by 2043. The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 275 over Willimantic River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Route 275 over Willimantic River 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Route 275 over Willimantic River carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 275 over Willimantic River?
The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Route 275 over Willimantic River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.