Route 14 over Natchaug River
FairWindham County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI East of Route 66 · Structure no. 05397
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 116 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 14 over Natchaug River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 14 over Natchaug River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,538 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 14 over Natchaug River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 14 over Natchaug 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Route 14 over Natchaug River carry?
About 4,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 14 over Natchaug River?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Route 14 over Natchaug River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.