Four Bridges Road over Scantic River
FairTolland County, Connecticut · 0.6 Mile West of Route 83 · Structure no. 04552
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Four Bridges Road over Scantic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Four Bridges Road over Scantic River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,932 by 2037. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Four Bridges Road over Scantic River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Four Bridges Road over Scantic 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Four Bridges Road over Scantic River carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Four Bridges Road over Scantic River?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Four Bridges Road over Scantic River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.