US Bridges

Main Street over French River

Good

Windham County, Connecticut · 100 Ft West of Route 12 · Structure no. 05745

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
528
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over French River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street over French River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 528 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 785 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesFrench River
Location100 Ft West of Route 12
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.9785, -71.90073
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic528 (2022)
Projected traffic785 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over French River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over French River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2022.

How much traffic does Main Street over French River carry?

About 528 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over French River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over French River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.