Winwood Circle over Wrights Brook
PoorTolland County, Connecticut · 500FT West of 186 · Structure no. 06973
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 21 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 535
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Winwood Circle over Wrights Brook is a steel culvert carrying Winwood Circle over Wrights Brook in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 535 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 795 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Winwood Circle over Wrights Brook built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Winwood Circle over Wrights Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Winwood Circle over Wrights Brook carry?
About 535 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Winwood Circle over Wrights Brook?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).
Who owns Winwood Circle over Wrights Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.