US Bridges

Peep Toad Road over Whetstone Brook

FairPosted for load

Windham County, Connecticut · 2000 Ft S of Route 101 · Structure no. 04700

Built
1850
175 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peep Toad Road over Whetstone Brook is a masonry arch - deck carrying Peep Toad Road over Whetstone Brook in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 175 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 163 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPeep Toad Road
CrossesWhetstone Brook
Location2000 Ft S of Route 101
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWindham County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.8392, -71.8416
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2022)
Projected traffic163 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peep Toad Road over Whetstone Brook built?

It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Peep Toad Road over Whetstone Brook 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Peep Toad Road over Whetstone Brook carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Peep Toad Road over Whetstone Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Peep Toad Road over Whetstone Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.