US Bridges

Chase Road over Five Mile River

Good

Windham County, Connecticut · .5 MI West of E Putnam RD · Structure no. 04761

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
347
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chase Road over Five Mile River is a concrete culvert carrying Chase Road over Five Mile River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 347 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 516 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChase Road
CrossesFive Mile River
Location.5 MI West of E Putnam RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.89759, -71.83163
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic347 (2024)
Projected traffic516 by 2044
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chase Road over Five Mile River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chase 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Chase Road over Five Mile River carry?

About 347 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Chase Road over Five Mile River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Chase Road over Five Mile River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.