US Bridges

Margaret Henry RD over SR 695

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · 3 Mile East of I-395 · Structure no. 00310

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,873
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Margaret Henry RD over SR 695 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Margaret Henry RD over SR 695 in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958, 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 1,873 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,783 by 2043. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMargaret Henry RD
CrossesSR 695
Location3 Mile East of I-395
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.78254, -71.82555
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,873 (2023)
Projected traffic2,783 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Margaret Henry RD over SR 695 built?

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

What condition is Margaret Henry RD 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Margaret Henry RD over SR 695 carry?

About 1,873 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Margaret Henry RD over SR 695?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Margaret Henry RD over SR 695?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.