River Road over Five Mile River
GoodWindham County, Connecticut · 1620FT FR JCT Putnam Road · Structure no. 04708
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,020
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over Five Mile River is a steel truss - thru carrying River Road over Five Mile River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,020 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,516 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Road over Five Mile River built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Road over Five Mile River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does River Road over Five Mile River carry?
About 1,020 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is River Road over Five Mile River?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Five Mile River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.