Route 272 over Spillway
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 1.2 MI South of Goshen Tl · Structure no. 01579
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- 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 Spillway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 272 over Spillway in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 9.9 mi (16 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 272 over Spillway built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 272 over Spillway 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Route 272 over Spillway carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 272 over Spillway?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Route 272 over Spillway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.