US Bridges

Squaw Rock Road over SR 695

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI E of I- 395 · Structure no. 00306

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
342
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Squaw Rock Road over SR 695 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Squaw Rock Road over SR 695 in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 67 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 342 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 508 by 2044. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSquaw Rock Road
CrossesSR 695
Location0.2 MI E of I- 395
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWindham County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.76671, -71.86944
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic342 (2024)
Projected traffic508 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Squaw Rock Road over SR 695 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Squaw Rock Road over SR 695 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Squaw Rock Road over SR 695 carry?

About 342 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Squaw Rock Road over SR 695?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Squaw Rock Road over SR 695?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.