James Road over Mount Hope River
FairWindham County, Connecticut · 1000 Ft East of Route 89 · Structure no. 04584
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 260
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
James Road over Mount Hope River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying James Road over Mount Hope River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 386 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was James Road over Mount Hope River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is James Road over Mount Hope 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does James Road over Mount Hope River carry?
About 260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is James Road over Mount Hope River?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns James Road over Mount Hope River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.