Route 89 over Mount Hope River
GoodWindham County, Connecticut · 1.2 Miles North of RTE 44 · Structure no. 01256
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 89 over Mount Hope River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 89 over Mount Hope River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,161 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 89 over Mount Hope River built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 89 over Mount Hope 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Route 89 over Mount Hope River carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 89 over Mount Hope River?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Route 89 over Mount Hope River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.