Bridge Street over Quinebaug River
FairWindham County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI South of Route 171 · Structure no. 03969
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 265 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bridge Street over Quinebaug River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge Street over Quinebaug River 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 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,915 by 2042. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 40 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bridge Street over Quinebaug River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bridge Street over Quinebaug 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Bridge Street over Quinebaug River carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bridge Street over Quinebaug River?
The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Bridge Street over Quinebaug River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.