South River RD #2 over Willimantic River
FairTolland County, Connecticut · 1.3 MI East of Rt 195 · Structure no. 04802
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 123 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 629
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
South River RD #2 over Willimantic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South River RD #2 over Willimantic River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 5 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 629 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 935 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South River RD #2 over Willimantic River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is South River RD #2 over Willimantic 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does South River RD #2 over Willimantic River carry?
About 629 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is South River RD #2 over Willimantic River?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns South River RD #2 over Willimantic River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.