US Bridges

Brickyard Road over Quinebaug River

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · 3 MI South of Route 131 · Structure no. 04792

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
212
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brickyard Road over Quinebaug River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brickyard Road over Quinebaug River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 212 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBrickyard Road
CrossesQuinebaug River
Location3 MI South of Route 131
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWindham County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.98961, -71.92199
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic212 (2024)
Projected traffic315 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Brickyard Road over Quinebaug River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brickyard Road over Quinebaug River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Brickyard Road over Quinebaug River carry?

About 212 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Brickyard Road over Quinebaug River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Brickyard Road over Quinebaug River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.