Route 118 over Spruce Brook
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 3.62 MI E of RTE 63 · Structure no. 01323
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 118 over Spruce Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 118 over Spruce Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,944 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 118 over Spruce Brook built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 118 over Spruce 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Route 118 over Spruce Brook carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 118 over Spruce Brook?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Route 118 over Spruce Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.