US Bridges

River Street No 1 over Moosup River

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · 300 E. of Rt. 14 · Structure no. 04403

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Street No 1 over Moosup River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Street No 1 over Moosup River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 357 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRiver Street No 1
CrossesMoosup River
Location300 E. of Rt. 14
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.71476, -71.87929
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.4 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2022)
Projected traffic357 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Street No 1 over Moosup River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Street No 1 over Moosup 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 2022.

How much traffic does River Street No 1 over Moosup River carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is River Street No 1 over Moosup River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns River Street No 1 over Moosup River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.