Rock Avenue over Five Mile River
GoodWindham County, Connecticut · 1500 Ft West of Route 12 · Structure no. 04701
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rock Avenue over Five Mile River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rock Avenue over Five Mile River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 66 years old, older 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,486 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 Rock Avenue over Five Mile River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Rock Avenue over Five Mile 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Rock Avenue over Five Mile River carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Rock Avenue over Five Mile River?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Rock Avenue over Five Mile River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.