Buckley Hill Road over French River
PoorWindham County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI South of Route 12 · Structure no. 03949
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buckley Hill Road over French River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buckley Hill Road over French River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,418 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buckley Hill Road over French River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buckley Hill Road over French River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Buckley Hill Road over French River carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Buckley Hill Road over French River?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Buckley Hill Road over French River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.