US Bridges

Route 341 over Macedonia Brook

Good

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 2.19 MI E of New York Sl · Structure no. 01593

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 341 over Macedonia Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 341 over Macedonia Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,229 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 341
CrossesMacedonia Brook
Location2.19 MI E of New York Sl
RouteState Highway 341
CountyLitchfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.72828, -73.4874
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating100.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2020)
Projected traffic2,229 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 341 over Macedonia Brook built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 341 over Macedonia Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Route 341 over Macedonia Brook carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 341 over Macedonia Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Route 341 over Macedonia Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.