US Bridges

Five Mile River RD over Five Mile River

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · .2 MI E of Tucker Hill RD · Structure no. 04762

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Five Mile River RD over Five Mile River is a concrete slab carrying Five Mile River RD over Five Mile River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 95 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 817 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFive Mile River RD
CrossesFive Mile River
Location.2 MI E of Tucker Hill RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.91416, -71.83243
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic817 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 Five Mile River RD over Five Mile River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Five Mile River RD over Five Mile River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Five Mile River RD over Five Mile River carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Five Mile River RD over Five Mile River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Five Mile River RD over Five Mile River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.