US Bridges

Route 272 over Hall Meadow Brook

Fair

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI N of Torrington Tl · Structure no. 01580

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 272 over Hall Meadow Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 272 over Hall Meadow Brook 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 110 ft (33.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesRoute 272
CrossesHall Meadow Brook
Location0.5 MI N of Torrington Tl
RouteState Highway 272
Coordinates41.89394, -73.17578
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length110 ft (33.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2021)
Projected traffic1,932 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 272 over Hall Meadow Brook built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 272 over Hall Meadow 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Route 272 over Hall Meadow Brook carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Route 272 over Hall Meadow Brook?

The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Route 272 over Hall Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.