Route 171 over Quinebaug River

Fair Condition74 years old9,700 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyWindham
Location.3 Mi W Of US Route 44
CarriesRoute 171
CrossesQuinebaug River
Coordinates41.92284, -71.90731

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length117.1 ft (35.7 m)
Max Span111.9 ft (34.1 m)
Deck Width54.1 ft (16.5 m)
Deck Area589.0 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1952 (reconstructed 1988)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic9,700 (2019)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number01424

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