US Bridges

Route 41 over Sages Ravine Brook

Fair

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 0.02MI S of Ma Stateline · Structure no. 00963

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 41 over Sages Ravine Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying Route 41 over Sages Ravine Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,932 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRoute 41
CrossesSages Ravine Brook
Location0.02MI S of Ma Stateline
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates42.05013, -73.42615
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2021)
Projected traffic1,932 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 41 over Sages Ravine Brook built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 41 over Sages Ravine 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Route 41 over Sages Ravine Brook carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route 41 over Sages Ravine Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Route 41 over Sages Ravine Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.