US Bridges

Ballouville Road over Five Mile River

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · 1 MI East of Route 12 · Structure no. 04704

Built
1860
165 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ballouville Road over Five Mile River is a masonry arch - deck carrying Ballouville Road over Five Mile River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1860, so it is 165 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.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,080 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBallouville Road
CrossesFive Mile River
Location1 MI East of Route 12
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWindham County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.87298, -71.86559
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic2,080 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

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

Frequently asked questions

When was Ballouville Road over Five Mile River built?

It was built in 1860, making it 165 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ballouville Road 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 Ballouville Road over Five Mile River carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ballouville Road over Five Mile River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Ballouville Road over Five Mile River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.