North Bigelow Road over Little River
FairWindham County, Connecticut · 650 Feet North Old RTE 6 · Structure no. 04694
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Bigelow Road over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Bigelow Road over Little River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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.
It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 475 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Bigelow Road over Little River built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Bigelow Road 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 North Bigelow Road over Little River carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is North Bigelow Road over Little River?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns North Bigelow Road over Little River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.