Route 272 over Nickel Mine Brook
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 0.1 Mile North of Route 4 · Structure no. 01575
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 272 over Nickel Mine Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 272 over Nickel Mine Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 104 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,715 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 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 | 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 272 over Nickel Mine Brook built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Route 272 over Nickel Mine 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Route 272 over Nickel Mine Brook carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 272 over Nickel Mine Brook?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Route 272 over Nickel Mine Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.