US Bridges

Notch Road over Dep Trail Abandoned RR

Fair

Tolland County, Connecticut · 25 South of RTE 6 & 44 · Structure no. 04137

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,254
2022 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Notch Road over Dep Trail Abandoned RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Notch Road over Dep Trail Abandoned RR in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 74 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 5 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 1,254 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,863 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNotch Road
CrossesDep Trail Abandoned RR
Location25 South of RTE 6 & 44
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTolland County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.78965, -72.4462
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,254 (2022)
Projected traffic1,863 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
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 Notch Road over Dep Trail Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Notch Road over Dep Trail Abandoned RR 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Notch Road over Dep Trail Abandoned RR carry?

About 1,254 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Notch Road over Dep Trail Abandoned RR?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Notch Road over Dep Trail Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.