US Bridges

Route 101 over White Brook

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · 1.7 Miles East of RTE 169 · Structure no. 01296

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 101 over White Brook is a concrete slab carrying Route 101 over White Brook in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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.

It carries about 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,670 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 101
CrossesWhite Brook
Location1.7 Miles East of RTE 169
RouteState Highway 101
CountyWindham County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.84793, -71.93005
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2022)
Projected traffic13,670 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 101 over White Brook built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 101 over White 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Route 101 over White Brook carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Route 101 over White Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Route 101 over White Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.