US Bridges

SR 661 over Willimantic River Necrr

Good

Windham County, Connecticut · Between Main& Pleasant ST · Structure no. 06558

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
482 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,400
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 661 over Willimantic River Necrr is a steel arch - deck carrying SR 661 over Willimantic River Necrr in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 15,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,883 by 2036. The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 661
CrossesWillimantic River Necrr
LocationBetween Main& Pleasant ST
RouteState Highway 661
Coordinates41.71, -72.20944
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length482 ft (146.9 m)
Longest span232 ft (70.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,400 (2016)
Projected traffic22,883 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 661 over Willimantic River Necrr built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 661 over Willimantic River Necrr 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 661 over Willimantic River Necrr carry?

About 15,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 661 over Willimantic River Necrr?

The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long with a longest span of 232 ft (70.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SR 661 over Willimantic River Necrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.