Route 222 over Leadmine Brook
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI North Thomaston Tl · Structure no. 01847
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 352 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 222 over Leadmine Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 222 over Leadmine Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 65 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,486 by 2043. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 31 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 222 over Leadmine Brook built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Route 222 over Leadmine 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Route 222 over Leadmine Brook carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 222 over Leadmine Brook?
The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Route 222 over Leadmine Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.