Brandy Hill Road over Quaddick Lake
FairPosted for loadWindham County, Connecticut · 0.4 Mile North of Ssr 438 · Structure no. 05412
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 542
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brandy Hill Road over Quaddick Lake is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brandy Hill Road over Quaddick Lake in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 542 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 805 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Brandy Hill Road over Quaddick Lake built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Brandy Hill Road over Quaddick Lake 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 Brandy Hill Road over Quaddick Lake carry?
About 542 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Brandy Hill Road over Quaddick Lake?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Brandy Hill Road over Quaddick Lake?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.