US Bridges

Mansfield Road over Natchaug River

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · 0.3 Mile West of US RTE 6 · Structure no. 04460

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,800
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mansfield Road over Natchaug River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mansfield Road over Natchaug River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,161 by 2039. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesMansfield Road
CrossesNatchaug River
Location0.3 Mile West of US RTE 6
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.75276, -72.15485
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2019)
Projected traffic4,161 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mansfield Road over Natchaug River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mansfield Road over Natchaug 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mansfield Road over Natchaug River carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mansfield Road over Natchaug River?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mansfield Road over Natchaug River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.