US Bridges

Red Bridge Road over Quinebaug River

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · 600 Ft East of Fabyan RD · Structure no. 04793

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
957
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Bridge Road over Quinebaug River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Bridge 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 957 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,422 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRed Bridge Road
CrossesQuinebaug River
Location600 Ft East of Fabyan RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWindham County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.98271, -71.92093
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic957 (2024)
Projected traffic1,422 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 Red Bridge Road over Quinebaug River built?

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

What condition is Red Bridge 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Red Bridge Road over Quinebaug River carry?

About 957 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Red Bridge Road over Quinebaug River?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Red Bridge Road over Quinebaug River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.