US Bridges

Route 205 over Quinebaug River & Canal

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · .5 Mile North of Route 12 · Structure no. 01543

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
440 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 205 over Quinebaug River & Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 205 over Quinebaug River & Canal in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 66 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,389 by 2042. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 205
CrossesQuinebaug River & Canal
Location.5 Mile North of Route 12
RouteState Highway 205
CountyWindham County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.74748, -71.91477
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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2022)
Projected traffic6,389 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 205 over Quinebaug River & Canal built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Route 205 over Quinebaug River & Canal 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Route 205 over Quinebaug River & Canal carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Route 205 over Quinebaug River & Canal?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Route 205 over Quinebaug River & Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.