Route 361 over Mudge Pond Brook
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · Intr Silver Lake Shore RD · Structure no. 00420
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 361 over Mudge Pond Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 361 over Mudge Pond Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 68 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,783 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 361 over Mudge Pond Brook built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Route 361 over Mudge Pond Brook 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Route 361 over Mudge Pond Brook carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 361 over Mudge Pond Brook?
The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Route 361 over Mudge Pond Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.