East Putnam Road over Mary Brown Brook
PoorWindham County, Connecticut · .5 Mile South of Route 44 · Structure no. 05658
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 684
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Putnam Road over Mary Brown Brook is a steel culvert carrying East Putnam Road over Mary Brown Brook in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 3 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 684 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,016 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Putnam Road over Mary Brown Brook built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Putnam Road over Mary Brown Brook 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does East Putnam Road over Mary Brown Brook carry?
About 684 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is East Putnam Road over Mary Brown Brook?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns East Putnam Road over Mary Brown Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.