Route 4 over Baldwin Brook
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · At JCT of Jewell Street · Structure no. 01936
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 4 over Baldwin Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Route 4 over Baldwin Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,161 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 4 over Baldwin Brook built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 4 over Baldwin 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Route 4 over Baldwin Brook carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Route 4 over Baldwin Brook?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Route 4 over Baldwin Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.