US Bridges

Village Hill Road over Ten Mile River

Fair

Tolland County, Connecticut · 100 Ft North of Cook Hill · Structure no. 04619

Built
1870
155 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Village Hill Road over Ten Mile River is a masonry arch - deck carrying Village Hill Road over Ten Mile River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1870 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 155 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 743 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesVillage Hill Road
CrossesTen Mile River
Location100 Ft North of Cook Hill
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.70037, -72.25476
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic743 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Village Hill Road over Ten Mile River built?

It was built in 1870, making it 155 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Village Hill Road over Ten Mile 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 2024.

How much traffic does Village Hill Road over Ten Mile River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Village Hill Road over Ten Mile River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Village Hill Road over Ten Mile River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.