US Bridges

Route 169 over Cory Brook

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · 1 MI S of SR 668 · Structure no. 01417

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 169 over Cory Brook is a concrete slab carrying Route 169 over Cory Brook in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,903 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 169
CrossesCory Brook
Location1 MI S of SR 668
RouteState Highway 169
CountyWindham County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.64241, -71.99024
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 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 width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2017)
Projected traffic4,903 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 169 over Cory Brook built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 169 over Cory 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Route 169 over Cory Brook carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Route 169 over Cory Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Route 169 over Cory Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.