US Bridges

Munyan Road over Five Mile River

Good

Windham County, Connecticut · 3000FT FR JCT Route 44 · Structure no. 04763

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
685
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Munyan Road over Five Mile River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Munyan Road over Five Mile River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 685 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,018 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMunyan Road
CrossesFive Mile River
Location3000FT FR JCT Route 44
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.92743, -71.83256
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic685 (2024)
Projected traffic1,018 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 Munyan Road over Five Mile River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Munyan 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 Munyan Road over Five Mile River carry?

About 685 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Munyan Road over Five Mile River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Munyan Road over Five Mile River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.