North Bear Hill RD over Natchaug River
GoodWindham County, Connecticut · 0.4 Mile East of RTE 198 · Structure no. 04601
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Bear Hill RD over Natchaug River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North Bear Hill RD over Natchaug River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 371 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 North Bear Hill RD over Natchaug River built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Bear Hill RD over Natchaug River 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does North Bear Hill RD over Natchaug River carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is North Bear Hill RD over Natchaug River?
The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns North Bear Hill RD over Natchaug River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.