US Bridges

Route 89 over Mount Hope River

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI North of Route 44 · Structure no. 05524

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 89 over Mount Hope River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 89 over Mount Hope River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,120 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 89
CrossesMount Hope River
Location0.2 MI North of Route 44
RouteState Highway 89
CountyWindham County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.86838, -72.16071
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2020)
Projected traffic3,120 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 89 over Mount Hope River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Route 89 over Mount Hope 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Route 89 over Mount Hope River carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 89 over Mount Hope River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Route 89 over Mount Hope River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.