Route 126 over Flat Brook
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 03 MI N of RTE 63 JCT · Structure no. 03174
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 126 over Flat Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Route 126 over Flat Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,229 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 126 over Flat Brook built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 126 over Flat 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Route 126 over Flat Brook carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 126 over Flat Brook?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).
Who owns Route 126 over Flat Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.