Old Kings Highway over Little River
GoodWindham County, Connecticut · 0.25 Mile East Route 97 · Structure no. 04692
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 324
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Kings Highway over Little River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Kings Highway over Little River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 481 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Kings Highway over Little River built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Kings Highway 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 Old Kings Highway over Little River carry?
About 324 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Old Kings Highway over Little River?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Old Kings Highway over Little River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.