Route 181 over W Br Farmington River
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · Route 181 & 318 · Structure no. 01496
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 239 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 181 over W Br Farmington River is a steel truss - thru carrying Route 181 over W Br Farmington River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 86 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,807 by 2041. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 181 over W Br Farmington River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Route 181 over W Br Farmington River 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Route 181 over W Br Farmington River carry?
About 6,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 181 over W Br Farmington River?
The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 232 ft (70.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Route 181 over W Br Farmington River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.