Putnam Road over Five Mile River
GoodWindham County, Connecticut · 100 North of River Road · Structure no. 04709
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 132
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Putnam Road over Five Mile River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Putnam Road over Five Mile River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 132 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 196 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Putnam Road over Five Mile River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Putnam 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 Putnam Road over Five Mile River carry?
About 132 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Putnam Road over Five Mile River?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Putnam Road over Five Mile River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.