Route 181 over Beaver Brook
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI North of Route 318 · Structure no. 01497
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 181 over Beaver Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 181 over Beaver 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 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 181 over Beaver Brook built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 181 over Beaver 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Route 181 over Beaver Brook carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Route 181 over Beaver Brook?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Route 181 over Beaver Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.