US Bridges

Saw Mill Hill Road over SR 695

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · 3.5 M East INTERSTATE-395 · Structure no. 00311

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
326
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saw Mill Hill Road over SR 695 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Saw Mill Hill Road 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 326 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 484 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSaw Mill Hill Road
CrossesSR 695
Location3.5 M East INTERSTATE-395
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWindham County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.7863, -71.81185
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic326 (2023)
Projected traffic484 by 2043
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 Saw Mill Hill Road over SR 695 built?

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

What condition is Saw Mill Hill 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Saw Mill Hill Road over SR 695 carry?

About 326 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Saw Mill Hill Road over SR 695?

The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Saw Mill Hill Road over SR 695?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.