US Bridges

Barber Hill Road over Moosup River

Good

Windham County, Connecticut · 300 Ft South of Route 14 · Structure no. 04757

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
402
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barber Hill Road over Moosup River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barber Hill Road over Moosup River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 95 years old, older 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 402 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 597 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBarber Hill Road
CrossesMoosup River
Location300 Ft South of Route 14
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.71751, -71.86869
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic402 (2022)
Projected traffic597 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Barber Hill Road over Moosup River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Barber Hill Road over Moosup 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Barber Hill Road over Moosup River carry?

About 402 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Barber Hill Road over Moosup River?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Barber Hill Road over Moosup River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.