Depot Road over Willimantic River
FairTolland County, Connecticut · .2 MI from Jrt Route 32 · Structure no. 05989
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 138 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 527
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Depot Road over Willimantic River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Depot Road over Willimantic River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 125 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 527 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 783 by 2043. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Depot Road over Willimantic River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Depot Road 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Depot Road over Willimantic River carry?
About 527 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Depot Road over Willimantic River?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Depot Road over Willimantic River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.