Route 14 over Moosup River
FairWindham County, Connecticut · 4 MI E of Interstate 395 · Structure no. 00687
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 14 over Moosup River is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 14 over Moosup River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,269 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 Moosup River built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Route 14 over Moosup River carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Route 14 over Moosup River?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Route 14 over Moosup River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.