US Bridges

River Street over Factory Tunnel

Good

Windham County, Connecticut · 0.1 Mile East of RTE.14 · Structure no. 06553

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
259
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Street over Factory Tunnel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Street over Factory Tunnel in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 105 years old, older 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 259 vehicles a day, projected to reach 385 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRiver Street
CrossesFactory Tunnel
Location0.1 Mile East of RTE.14
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.7149, -71.87965
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2024)
Projected traffic385 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was River Street over Factory Tunnel built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is River Street over Factory Tunnel 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does River Street over Factory Tunnel carry?

About 259 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is River Street over Factory Tunnel?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns River Street over Factory Tunnel?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.