Baker Road over Quaddick Lake
PoorPosted for loadWindham County, Connecticut · 1.4MI. East of Route 193 · Structure no. 05638
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 246
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Baker Road over Quaddick Lake is a wood or timber slab carrying Baker Road over Quaddick Lake in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 246 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 366 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Baker Road over Quaddick Lake built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Baker Road over Quaddick Lake 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 Baker Road over Quaddick Lake carry?
About 246 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Baker Road over Quaddick Lake?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Baker Road over Quaddick Lake?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.