Ashford Road over Bigelow Brook
PoorWindham County, Connecticut · 1/4 MI So of Westford RD · Structure no. 04645
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ashford Road over Bigelow Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ashford Road over Bigelow Brook in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 297 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ashford Road over Bigelow Brook built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ashford Road over Bigelow Brook 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Ashford Road over Bigelow Brook carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ashford Road over Bigelow Brook?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Ashford Road over Bigelow Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.