US Bridges

Woodstock Ave #1 over Little River

Good

Windham County, Connecticut · 1050SOUTH of Route 171 · Structure no. 04760

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,481
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodstock Ave #1 over Little River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Woodstock Ave #1 over Little River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,481 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,201 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesWoodstock Ave #1
CrossesLittle River
Location1050SOUTH of Route 171
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWindham County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.92778, -71.93016
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,481 (2024)
Projected traffic2,201 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodstock Ave #1 over Little River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodstock Ave #1 over Little 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Woodstock Ave #1 over Little River carry?

About 1,481 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Woodstock Ave #1 over Little River?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Woodstock Ave #1 over Little River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.