Buckley Hill Road over French River Canal
PoorPosted for loadWindham County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI So of Route 12 · Structure no. 03950
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 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 Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Buckley Hill Road over French River Canal in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,418 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 25 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buckley Hill Road over French River Canal built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buckley Hill Road over French River Canal 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Buckley Hill Road over French River Canal carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Buckley Hill Road over French River Canal?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Buckley Hill Road over French River Canal?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.