Fitzgerald Road over Blackwell Brook
FairWindham County, Connecticut · .5 Miles North of Route 6 · Structure no. 05377
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 458
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fitzgerald Road over Blackwell Brook is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fitzgerald Road over Blackwell Brook in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 458 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 681 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fitzgerald Road over Blackwell Brook built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Fitzgerald Road over Blackwell Brook 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Fitzgerald Road over Blackwell Brook carry?
About 458 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Fitzgerald Road over Blackwell Brook?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Fitzgerald Road over Blackwell Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.