Route 14 over Moosup River
FairPosted for loadWindham County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI West of Goshen RD · Structure no. 00686
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 485 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 14 over Moosup River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 14 over Moosup River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,863 by 2042. The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Moosup River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Route 14 over Moosup 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Route 14 over Moosup River carry?
About 2,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Route 14 over Moosup River?
The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Route 14 over Moosup River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.