Bosworth Road over Mashamoquet Brook
PoorWindham County, Connecticut · 800 North of Route 101 · Structure no. 05350
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bosworth Road over Mashamoquet Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bosworth Road over Mashamoquet Brook in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 75 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 18 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bosworth Road over Mashamoquet Brook built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Bosworth Road over Mashamoquet Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Bosworth Road over Mashamoquet Brook carry?
About 18 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bosworth Road over Mashamoquet Brook?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Bosworth Road over Mashamoquet Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.