US Bridges

Baker Hill Road over Ten Mile River

Good

Tolland County, Connecticut · 1320 from Cards Mill · Structure no. 04620

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker Hill Road over Ten Mile River is a concrete slab carrying Baker Hill Road over Ten Mile 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 267 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBaker Hill Road
CrossesTen Mile River
Location1320 from Cards Mill
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.70696, -72.24739
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2024)
Projected traffic267 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baker Hill Road over Ten Mile River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Baker Hill Road over Ten Mile River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

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

About 180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Baker Hill Road over Ten Mile River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Baker Hill Road over Ten Mile River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.