Route 4 over Ivy Mountain Brook
GoodLitchfield County, Connecticut · 1 Mile East of Route 63 · Structure no. 01941
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 4 over Ivy Mountain Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 4 over Ivy Mountain Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,550 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 4 over Ivy Mountain Brook built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 4 over Ivy Mountain 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Route 4 over Ivy Mountain Brook carry?
About 7,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 4 over Ivy Mountain Brook?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Route 4 over Ivy Mountain Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.