Route 4 over W Branch Leadmine Brook
GoodLitchfield County, Connecticut · 100 Ft E of Torrington Tl · Structure no. 00425
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 4 over W Branch Leadmine Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 4 over W Branch Leadmine Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 66 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,630 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 4 over W Branch Leadmine Brook built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Route 4 over W Branch Leadmine 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Route 4 over W Branch Leadmine Brook carry?
About 8,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 4 over W Branch Leadmine Brook?
The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Route 4 over W Branch Leadmine Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.