Cotton Bridge ST over Quinebaug River
PoorWindham County, Connecticut · 1850 from JCT Lake Road · Structure no. 04703
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 151 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 151
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cotton Bridge ST over Quinebaug River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cotton Bridge ST over Quinebaug River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 151 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cotton Bridge ST over Quinebaug River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cotton Bridge ST over Quinebaug River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Cotton Bridge ST over Quinebaug River carry?
About 151 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Cotton Bridge ST over Quinebaug River?
The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Cotton Bridge ST over Quinebaug River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.