US Bridges

SR 827 (south Kent over Housatonic Railroad

Good

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 1000EA of JCT Spooner Hl · Structure no. 01669

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 827 (south Kent over Housatonic Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 827 (south Kent over Housatonic Railroad in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 90 years old, older 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,337 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 827 (south Kent
CrossesHousatonic Railroad
Location1000EA of JCT Spooner Hl
RouteState Highway 827
CountyLitchfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.69238, -73.48146
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating88 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2020)
Projected traffic1,337 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 827 (south Kent over Housatonic Railroad built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR 827 (south Kent over Housatonic Railroad 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 827 (south Kent over Housatonic Railroad carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 827 (south Kent over Housatonic Railroad?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 827 (south Kent over Housatonic Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.