US Bridges

East Putnam Road over Cady Brook

FairPosted for load

Windham County, Connecticut · 0.7 MI South of Route 44 · Structure no. 04764

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,398
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Putnam Road over Cady Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Putnam Road over Cady Brook in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,398 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,077 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Putnam Road
CrossesCady Brook
Location0.7 MI South of Route 44
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWindham County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.90904, -71.81919
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating18.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,398 (2022)
Projected traffic2,077 by 2042
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 East Putnam Road over Cady Brook built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is East Putnam Road over Cady Brook 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does East Putnam Road over Cady Brook carry?

About 1,398 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is East Putnam Road over Cady Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns East Putnam Road over Cady Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.