US Bridges

Route 14 over Moosup River

Good

Windham County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI West of Route 12 · Structure no. 00685

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,700
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 14 over Moosup River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 14 over Moosup River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,498 by 2036. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRoute 14
CrossesMoosup River
Location0.5 MI West of Route 12
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates41.72037, -71.91581
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2016)
Projected traffic5,498 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Moosup River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Route 14 over Moosup River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Route 14 over Moosup River carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Route 14 over Moosup River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Route 14 over Moosup River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.