West Thompson Road over Spillway Channel
GoodWindham County, Connecticut · 3.22 KM North of Putnam · Structure no. CEPNEDCT0910001
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 114 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Corps of Engineers (Civil)
About this bridge
West Thompson Road over Spillway Channel is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Thompson Road over Spillway Channel in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Thompson Road over Spillway Channel built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Thompson Road over Spillway Channel 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does West Thompson Road over Spillway Channel carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is West Thompson Road over Spillway Channel?
The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns West Thompson Road over Spillway Channel?
It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).