Woodchuck Hill RD over Little River
PoorPosted for loadWindham County, Connecticut · 50 Ft E JCT Hanover Road · Structure no. 04600
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1946
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,178
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Woodchuck Hill RD over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodchuck Hill RD over Little River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1946, so it is 125 years old, older 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,178 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Woodchuck Hill RD over Little River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1946.
What condition is Woodchuck Hill RD over Little River 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Woodchuck Hill RD over Little River carry?
About 1,178 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Woodchuck Hill RD over Little River?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Woodchuck Hill RD over Little River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.