Valley Road over Whetstone Brook
GoodWindham County, Connecticut · Near JCT Cat Hollow Road · Structure no. 04698
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,458
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley Road over Whetstone Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Valley Road over Whetstone Brook 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 1,458 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,166 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley Road over Whetstone Brook built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valley Road over Whetstone Brook 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Valley Road over Whetstone Brook carry?
About 1,458 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Valley Road over Whetstone Brook?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Road over Whetstone Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.