US Bridges

Sterling Hill Road over Ekonk Brook

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · 575 Ft East of Gendron RD · Structure no. 04751

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,385
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sterling Hill Road over Ekonk Brook is a concrete frame carrying Sterling Hill Road over Ekonk Brook 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 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 1,385 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,058 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSterling Hill Road
CrossesEkonk Brook
Location575 Ft East of Gendron RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWindham County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.70714, -71.87744
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,385 (2024)
Projected traffic2,058 by 2044
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 Sterling Hill Road over Ekonk Brook built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sterling Hill Road over Ekonk Brook 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sterling Hill Road over Ekonk Brook carry?

About 1,385 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sterling Hill Road over Ekonk Brook?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Sterling Hill Road over Ekonk Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.