Wauregan Road over Blackwell Brook
GoodWindham County, Connecticut · 3400FT FR JCT Route 169 · Structure no. 04598
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 572
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wauregan Road over Blackwell Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wauregan Road over Blackwell Brook in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 95 years old, older 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 572 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Wauregan Road over Blackwell Brook built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Wauregan 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does Wauregan Road over Blackwell Brook carry?
About 572 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wauregan Road over Blackwell Brook?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Wauregan Road over Blackwell Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.