North Street over Five Mile River
FairWindham County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI West of Route 12 · Structure no. 04702
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Street over Five Mile River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying North Street over Five Mile River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,418 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Street over Five Mile River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Street over Five Mile 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does North Street over Five Mile River carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is North Street over Five Mile River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns North Street over Five Mile River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.