Axe Factory RD #2 over Bigelow Brook
PoorWindham County, Connecticut · At Eastford Town Line · Structure no. 04586
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Axe Factory RD #2 over Bigelow Brook is a steel culvert carrying Axe Factory RD #2 over Bigelow Brook in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Axe Factory RD #2 over Bigelow Brook built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Axe Factory 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 Axe Factory RD #2 over Bigelow Brook carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Axe Factory RD #2 over Bigelow Brook?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Axe Factory RD #2 over Bigelow Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.