Covell Road over Mashamoquet Brook
GoodWindham County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI South of Route 97 · Structure no. 05663
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 132
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Covell Road over Mashamoquet Brook is a concrete frame carrying Covell Road over Mashamoquet Brook in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 125 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 132 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 196 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Covell Road over Mashamoquet Brook built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Covell Road over Mashamoquet Brook 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Covell Road over Mashamoquet Brook carry?
About 132 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Covell Road over Mashamoquet Brook?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Covell Road over Mashamoquet Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.