Route 72 over Marsh Brook
GoodLitchfield County, Connecticut · 0.5 Mile North of Route 6 · Structure no. 01109
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 72 over Marsh Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Route 72 over Marsh Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,052 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 72 over Marsh Brook built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 72 over Marsh 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Route 72 over Marsh Brook carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 72 over Marsh Brook?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Route 72 over Marsh Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.