US Bridges

Route 14A over Cedar Swamp Brook

Good

Windham County, Connecticut · 1.4 M East of Route 49 EB · Structure no. 02132

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 14A over Cedar Swamp Brook is a concrete frame carrying Route 14A over Cedar Swamp Brook in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,269 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRoute 14A
CrossesCedar Swamp Brook
Location1.4 M East of Route 49 EB
RouteState Highway 14A
Coordinates41.69211, -71.82373
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2019)
Projected traffic3,269 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 14A over Cedar Swamp Brook built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 14A over Cedar Swamp Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Route 14A over Cedar Swamp Brook carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 14A over Cedar Swamp Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Route 14A over Cedar Swamp Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.