Route 14 over Beaver Brook
FairWindham County, Connecticut · 1.5 MI West of Route 97 · Structure no. 00680
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 14 over Beaver Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 14 over Beaver Brook in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 6 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,389 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 14 over Beaver Brook built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 14 over Beaver Brook 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Route 14 over Beaver Brook carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 14 over Beaver Brook?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Route 14 over Beaver Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.