US Bridges

Fitch Hill Road over INTERSTATE-395

Fair

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 1.2 MI S of Route 82 · Structure no. 00267

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fitch Hill Road over INTERSTATE-395 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fitch Hill Road over INTERSTATE-395 in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,031 by 2040. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFitch Hill Road
CrossesINTERSTATE-395
Location1.2 MI S of Route 82
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLitchfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.49315, -72.11474
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2020)
Projected traffic23,031 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fitch Hill Road over INTERSTATE-395 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fitch Hill Road over INTERSTATE-395 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 2024.

How much traffic does Fitch Hill Road over INTERSTATE-395 carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Fitch Hill Road over INTERSTATE-395?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Fitch Hill Road over INTERSTATE-395?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.