Wilsonville Road over French River
PoorWindham County, Connecticut · 200 Feet East of Route 12 · Structure no. 04797
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wilsonville Road over French River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilsonville Road over French River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 4 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.
It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,932 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wilsonville Road over French River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wilsonville Road over French River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Wilsonville Road over French River carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wilsonville Road over French River?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Wilsonville Road over French River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.