Chestnut Hill Road over Five Mile River
FairWindham County, Connecticut · 350 from JCT Ware Road · Structure no. 04706
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,019
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chestnut Hill Road over Five Mile River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chestnut Hill Road over Five Mile River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 88 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 6 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 1,019 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,514 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 33 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 | 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 Chestnut Hill Road over Five Mile River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Chestnut Hill 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 Chestnut Hill Road over Five Mile River carry?
About 1,019 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Chestnut Hill Road over Five Mile River?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Chestnut Hill Road over Five Mile River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.