SPICER ROAD
Carrying SPICER ROAD over FIVE MILE RIVER
0.5 MI EAST OF E THOMPSON, Windham, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SPICER ROAD
The SPICER ROAD bridge in Windham, Connecticut carries SPICER ROAD over FIVE MILE RIVER. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.1 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 270 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 culvert at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 97.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SPICER ROAD compares
Live comparison across Connecticut.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1972
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 8.1 m (27 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 270 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 04799
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
SPICER ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare SPICER ROAD 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 SPICER ROAD?
SPICER ROAD in Windham, Connecticut on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SPICER ROAD inspected?
SPICER ROAD'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 270 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SPICER ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SPICER ROAD?
SPICER ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 97.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SPICER ROAD?
SPICER ROAD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is SPICER ROAD and does age affect safety?
SPICER ROAD was built in 1972, making it 54 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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