US Bridges

Squaw Rock Road over INTERSTATE-395

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · 1.6 MI S of US Route 6 · Structure no. 01434

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
122
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Squaw Rock Road over INTERSTATE-395 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Squaw Rock Road over INTERSTATE-395 in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 122 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 181 by 2041. The structure is 178 ft (54.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSquaw Rock Road
CrossesINTERSTATE-395
Location1.6 MI S of US Route 6
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWindham County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.76993, -71.87236
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2021)
Projected traffic181 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 INTERSTATE-395 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Squaw Rock Road over INTERSTATE-395 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 Squaw Rock Road over INTERSTATE-395 carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Squaw Rock Road over INTERSTATE-395?

The structure is 178 ft (54.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Squaw Rock Road over INTERSTATE-395?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.