Flanders Road over Willimantic River
PoorTolland County, Connecticut · At Mansfield Town Line · Structure no. 04622
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 76 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Flanders Road over Willimantic River is a wood or timber slab carrying Flanders Road over Willimantic River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 111 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,189 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 26 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Flanders Road over Willimantic River built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Flanders Road over Willimantic River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Flanders Road over Willimantic River carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Flanders Road over Willimantic River?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Flanders Road over Willimantic River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.