US Bridges

Morey Road over Natchaug River

Good

Windham County, Connecticut · 0.25 MI South of Rte. 198 · Structure no. 04604

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morey Road over Natchaug River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Morey Road over Natchaug River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 371 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMorey Road
CrossesNatchaug River
Location0.25 MI South of Rte. 198
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.82484, -72.09787
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic371 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Morey Road over Natchaug River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morey Road over Natchaug River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Morey Road over Natchaug River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Morey Road over Natchaug River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Morey Road over Natchaug River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.