Brook Road #2 over Merrick Brook
GoodWindham County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI N of Route 14 · Structure no. 04771
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 945
- 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 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 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. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 945 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,404 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
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. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Brook Road #2 over Merrick Brook 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Brook Road #2 over Merrick Brook carry?
About 945 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Brook Road #2 over Merrick Brook?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Brook Road #2 over Merrick Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.