Ballouville Road over Canal
FairWindham County, Connecticut · 1 MI East of Route 12 · Structure no. 04705
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ballouville Road over Canal is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ballouville Road over Canal in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 26 ft (7.9 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Ballouville Road over Canal built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ballouville Road over Canal 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 Canal carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ballouville Road over Canal?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ballouville Road over Canal?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.