US Bridges

Route 14 over Little River

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · .8 MI East of RTE 97 · Structure no. 00682

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 14 over Little River is a concrete frame carrying Route 14 over Little River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,687 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesRoute 14
CrossesLittle River
Location.8 MI East of RTE 97
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates41.70244, -72.05481
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2022)
Projected traffic6,687 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 14 over Little River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 14 over Little River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Route 14 over Little River carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 14 over Little River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Route 14 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.