Route 4 over Bloody Brook
GoodLitchfield County, Connecticut · 2.3 MI E of Route 7 Ovlp · Structure no. 01933
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 4 over Bloody Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Route 4 over Bloody Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,161 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 4 over Bloody Brook built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 4 over Bloody 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Route 4 over Bloody Brook carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 4 over Bloody Brook?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Route 4 over Bloody Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.