South River Road over Skungamaug River
FairTolland County, Connecticut · 300FT FR JCT Case RD · Structure no. 04629
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 739
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
South River Road over Skungamaug River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South River Road over Skungamaug River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 739 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,098 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 37 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South River Road over Skungamaug River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is South River Road over Skungamaug 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does South River Road over Skungamaug River carry?
About 739 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is South River Road over Skungamaug River?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns South River Road over Skungamaug River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.