US Bridges

Bass Road over Merrick Brook

PoorClosed to traffic

Windham County, Connecticut · 0.25 MI S Gager Hill RD · Structure no. 04772

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bass Road over Merrick Brook is a concrete slab carrying Bass Road over Merrick Brook in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 2 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 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBass Road
CrossesMerrick Brook
Location0.25 MI S Gager Hill RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWindham County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.67997, -72.10537
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Bass Road over Merrick Brook built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bass Road 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 Bass Road over Merrick Brook carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Bass Road over Merrick Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bass Road over Merrick Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.