Route 198 over Bigelow Brook

Fair Condition87 years old1,900 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyWindham
Location.8mi South Of US Route 44
CarriesRoute 198
CrossesBigelow Brook
Coordinates41.86746, -72.09205

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length108.9 ft (33.2 m)
Max Span52.2 ft (15.9 m)
Deck Width34.1 ft (10.4 m)
Deck Area345.3 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1939 (reconstructed 1971)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,900 (2022)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection324
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number01538

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