Westford Hill Road over Mount Hope River
FairWindham County, Connecticut · 0.2 Mile West of Route 89 · Structure no. 04585
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 340
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Westford Hill Road over Mount Hope River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Westford Hill Road over Mount Hope River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Westford Hill Road over Mount Hope River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Westford Hill 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 Westford Hill Road over Mount Hope River carry?
About 340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Westford Hill Road over Mount Hope River?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Westford Hill Road over Mount Hope River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.