Drain Street over Little River
FairWindham County, Connecticut · 500 Feet from JCT Route 6 · Structure no. 04689
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 193
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Drain Street over Little River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Drain Street over Little River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 193 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 287 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Drain Street over Little River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Drain Street over Little 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Drain Street over Little River carry?
About 193 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Drain Street over Little River?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Drain Street over Little River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.