Route 272 over W Br Naugatuck River
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 2 Miles North of Route 4 · Structure no. 01577
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 272 over W Br Naugatuck River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 272 over W Br Naugatuck River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 68 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,932 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 39 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 W Br Naugatuck River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Route 272 over W Br Naugatuck 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Route 272 over W Br Naugatuck River carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 272 over W Br Naugatuck River?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Route 272 over W Br Naugatuck River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.