Route 101 over Mashamoquet Brook
FairWindham County, Connecticut · .3 MI West of RTE 169 · Structure no. 01295
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 101 over Mashamoquet Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 101 over Mashamoquet Brook in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 96 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,630 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 101 over Mashamoquet Brook built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Route 101 over Mashamoquet Brook 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Route 101 over Mashamoquet Brook carry?
About 8,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 101 over Mashamoquet Brook?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Route 101 over Mashamoquet Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.