US Bridges

Station Road over Merrick Brook

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · 500 from JCT Waldo Road · Structure no. 04768

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
590
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Station Road over Merrick Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Station Road over Merrick Brook in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 90 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 877 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesStation Road
CrossesMerrick Brook
Location500 from JCT Waldo Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWindham County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.66129, -72.10956
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2020)
Projected traffic877 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Station Road over Merrick Brook built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Station Road over Merrick 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Station Road over Merrick Brook carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Station Road over Merrick Brook?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Station Road over Merrick Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.