Gager Hill Road over Merrick Brook
PoorWindham County, Connecticut · 1500 Ft West of Route 97 · Structure no. 04426
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 357
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gager Hill Road over Merrick Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Gager Hill Road over Merrick Brook in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 89 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 357 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 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 Gager Hill Road over Merrick Brook built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Gager Hill Road over Merrick Brook 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Gager Hill Road over Merrick Brook carry?
About 357 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Gager Hill Road over Merrick Brook?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Gager Hill Road over Merrick Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.