West Thompson Road over French River
FairWindham County, Connecticut · 0.1 Mile West of Route 12 · Structure no. 05660
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Thompson Road over French River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Thompson Road over French River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 90 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.
It carries about 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,646 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 West Thompson Road over French River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is West Thompson Road over French 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does West Thompson Road over French River carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is West Thompson Road over French River?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns West Thompson Road over French River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.