Route 169 over Mashamoquet Brook
FairWindham County, Connecticut · 0.2 Mile North of RTE 101 · Structure no. 05422
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 169 over Mashamoquet Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 169 over Mashamoquet Brook in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 89 years old, older 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,241 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 169 over Mashamoquet Brook built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Route 169 over Mashamoquet Brook 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Route 169 over Mashamoquet Brook carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 169 over Mashamoquet Brook?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Route 169 over Mashamoquet Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.