US Bridges

Route 14 over Kitt Brook

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · 1 MI West of Route 169 · Structure no. 00683

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 14 over Kitt Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 14 over Kitt Brook in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 63 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,996 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoute 14
CrossesKitt Brook
Location1 MI West of Route 169
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates41.69727, -71.98943
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2022)
Projected traffic10,996 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 14 over Kitt Brook built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Route 14 over Kitt 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Route 14 over Kitt Brook carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 14 over Kitt Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Route 14 over Kitt Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.