Route 128 over Mill Brook
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · .20 MI E of US 7 · Structure no. 02651
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 128 over Mill Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 128 over Mill Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 101 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,634 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 128 over Mill Brook built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Route 128 over Mill 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Route 128 over Mill Brook carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 128 over Mill Brook?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Route 128 over Mill Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.