US Bridges

Quaddick Road over Five Mile River

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · 2 MI East of Route 193 · Structure no. 05223

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quaddick Road over Five Mile River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Quaddick Road over Five Mile River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 95 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,932 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesQuaddick Road
CrossesFive Mile River
Location2 MI East of Route 193
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWindham County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.9412, -71.82995
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating95.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic1,932 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Quaddick Road over Five Mile River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Quaddick Road over Five Mile 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 Quaddick Road over Five Mile River carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Quaddick Road over Five Mile River?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Quaddick Road over Five Mile River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.