England Road over Natchaug River
FairClosed to trafficWindham County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI East of Rte. 198 · Structure no. 04603
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 398
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
England Road over Natchaug River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying England Road over Natchaug River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1971, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 398 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 591 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was England Road over Natchaug River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is England Road over Natchaug River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.
How much traffic does England Road over Natchaug River carry?
About 398 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is England Road over Natchaug River?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns England Road over Natchaug River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.