US Bridges

Stonemill Road #1 over Fenton River

Good

Tolland County, Connecticut · .1MI So of Chaffeevlle RD · Structure no. 04731

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stonemill Road #1 over Fenton River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Stonemill Road #1 over Fenton River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 193 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesStonemill Road #1
CrossesFenton River
Location.1MI So of Chaffeevlle RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.81016, -72.21999
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2024)
Projected traffic193 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Stonemill Road #1 over Fenton River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stonemill Road #1 over Fenton 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Stonemill Road #1 over Fenton River carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stonemill Road #1 over Fenton River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Stonemill Road #1 over Fenton River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.