Route 101 over Five Mile River
FairWindham County, Connecticut · .6 MI W of INTERSTATE-395 · Structure no. 01298
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 101 over Five Mile River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 101 over Five Mile River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 85 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 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,791 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 101 over Five Mile River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Route 101 over Five Mile 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Route 101 over Five Mile River carry?
About 11,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 101 over Five Mile River?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Route 101 over Five Mile River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.