US Bridges

Chaffeeville Road over Fenton River

Fair

Tolland County, Connecticut · 440 South of Mulberry ST · Structure no. 04733

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
682
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chaffeeville Road over Fenton River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Chaffeeville Road over Fenton River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 682 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,013 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesChaffeeville Road
CrossesFenton River
Location440 South of Mulberry ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTolland County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.79416, -72.20965
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic682 (2024)
Projected traffic1,013 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Chaffeeville Road over Fenton River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chaffeeville Road over Fenton 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Chaffeeville Road over Fenton River carry?

About 682 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Chaffeeville Road over Fenton River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Chaffeeville Road over Fenton River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.