US Bridges

Route 67 over Second Hill Brook

Fair

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 100 E. of Bridgewater Tl · Structure no. 01044

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 67 over Second Hill Brook is a concrete slab carrying Route 67 over Second Hill Brook 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 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,795 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesRoute 67
CrossesSecond Hill Brook
Location100 E. of Bridgewater Tl
RouteState Highway 67
Coordinates41.54964, -73.34043
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2020)
Projected traffic5,795 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 67 over Second Hill Brook built?

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

What condition is Route 67 over Second Hill 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 2023.

How much traffic does Route 67 over Second Hill Brook carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 67 over Second Hill Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Route 67 over Second Hill Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.