Boston Hollow RD 2 over Bigelow Brook
PoorPosted for loadWindham County, Connecticut · At Eastford Town Line · Structure no. 04442
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 55
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Boston Hollow RD 2 over Bigelow Brook is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boston Hollow RD 2 over Bigelow Brook in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 115 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 3 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 82 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Boston Hollow RD 2 over Bigelow Brook built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Boston Hollow RD 2 over Bigelow 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Boston Hollow RD 2 over Bigelow Brook carry?
About 55 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Boston Hollow RD 2 over Bigelow Brook?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Boston Hollow RD 2 over Bigelow Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.