US Bridges

Moosup Pond Road over INTERSTATE-395

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · 1.3 M North of Route 14 · Structure no. 00303

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
164 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,768
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moosup Pond Road over INTERSTATE-395 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moosup Pond Road over INTERSTATE-395 in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 67 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,768 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,627 by 2043. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMoosup Pond Road
CrossesINTERSTATE-395
Location1.3 M North of Route 14
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWindham County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.73477, -71.88361
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,768 (2023)
Projected traffic2,627 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Moosup Pond Road over INTERSTATE-395 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Moosup Pond Road over INTERSTATE-395 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Moosup Pond Road over INTERSTATE-395 carry?

About 1,768 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Moosup Pond Road over INTERSTATE-395?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Moosup Pond Road over INTERSTATE-395?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.