US Bridges

Route 14A over Moosup River

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · 2 Miles East of Route 49 · Structure no. 00690

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 14A over Moosup River is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 14A over Moosup River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 100 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,120 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoute 14A
CrossesMoosup River
Location2 Miles East of Route 49
RouteState Highway 14A
Coordinates41.69325, -71.81052
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMay 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2022)
Projected traffic3,120 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 14A over Moosup River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Route 14A 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 14A over Moosup River carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Route 14A over Moosup River?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Route 14A over Moosup River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.