Blain Road over French River
FairWindham County, Connecticut · 200 Feet West of Route 12 · Structure no. 04794
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,255
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blain Road over French River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Blain Road over French River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 85 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 6 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 1,255 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,865 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blain Road over French River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is Blain Road over French 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 Blain Road over French River carry?
About 1,255 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Blain Road over French River?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Blain Road over French River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.