Sand Hill Road over Little River
GoodWindham County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI East of Bigelow RD · Structure no. 04690
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sand Hill Road over Little River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Sand Hill Road over Little River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 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 Sand Hill Road over Little River built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sand Hill Road over Little 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Sand Hill Road over Little River carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Sand Hill Road over Little River?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Sand Hill Road over Little River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.