Beecher Road over Blackwell Brook
GoodWindham County, Connecticut · .4 MI E of Route 169 · Structure no. 04597
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,135
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beecher Road over Blackwell Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beecher Road over Blackwell Brook in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,135 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,686 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beecher Road over Blackwell Brook built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Beecher Road over Blackwell Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Beecher Road over Blackwell Brook carry?
About 1,135 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Beecher Road over Blackwell Brook?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Beecher Road over Blackwell Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.