Brook Road #2 over Merrick Brook
PoorClosed to trafficWindham County, Connecticut · 0.8 MI N of JCT Route 14 · Structure no. 04770
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- —
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brook Road #2 over Merrick Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Brook Road #2 over Merrick Brook in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brook Road #2 over Merrick Brook built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brook Road #2 over Merrick Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Brook Road #2 over Merrick Brook carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is Brook Road #2 over Merrick Brook?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Brook Road #2 over Merrick Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.