Route 198 over Natchaug River
FairWindham County, Connecticut · 0.6 Mile North of Route 6 · Structure no. 01537
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 198 over Natchaug River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Route 198 over Natchaug River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,241 by 2036. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 198 over Natchaug River built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 198 over Natchaug 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 2023.
How much traffic does Route 198 over Natchaug River carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 198 over Natchaug River?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Route 198 over Natchaug River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.