South Main Street over Canal
FairWindham County, Connecticut · 1000 Ft South of Route 14 · Structure no. 04756
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,775
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Main Street over Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Main Street over Canal in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5,775 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,581 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Main Street over Canal built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Main Street 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does South Main Street over Canal carry?
About 5,775 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is South Main Street over Canal?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns South Main Street over Canal?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.