NORTH BEAR HILL RD
Carrying NORTH BEAR HILL RD over NATCHAUG RIVER
0.4 MILE EAST OF RTE 198, Windham, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NORTH BEAR HILL RD
The NORTH BEAR HILL RD bridge in Windham, Connecticut carries NORTH BEAR HILL RD over NATCHAUG RIVER. It was built in 2018, making it 8 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 22.4 meters (73 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 257 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 51.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NORTH BEAR HILL RD compares
Live comparison across Connecticut.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2018
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 22.4 m (73 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.3 m (31 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 257 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 04601
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NORTH BEAR HILL RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare NORTH BEAR HILL RD against other structures in Windham and across Connecticut. Connecticut bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for NORTH BEAR HILL RD?
NORTH BEAR HILL RD in Windham, Connecticut has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NORTH BEAR HILL RD inspected?
NORTH BEAR HILL RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 257 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NORTH BEAR HILL RD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NORTH BEAR HILL RD?
NORTH BEAR HILL RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 51.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NORTH BEAR HILL RD?
NORTH BEAR HILL RD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is NORTH BEAR HILL RD and does age affect safety?
NORTH BEAR HILL RD was built in 2018, making it 8 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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