North River Road over Skungamaug River
FairTolland County, Connecticut · Junction Broadway Road · Structure no. 04634
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
North River Road over Skungamaug River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying North River Road over Skungamaug River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,932 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 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 North River Road over Skungamaug River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is North 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 North River Road over Skungamaug River carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is North River Road over Skungamaug River?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns North River Road over Skungamaug River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.