Newfield Road over E Br Naugatuck River
PoorLitchfield County, Connecticut · 2 MI North of Route 8 · Structure no. 03983
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,850
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Newfield Road over E Br Naugatuck River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newfield Road over E Br Naugatuck River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,749 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Newfield Road over E Br Naugatuck River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Newfield Road over E Br Naugatuck River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Newfield Road over E Br Naugatuck River carry?
About 1,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Newfield Road over E Br Naugatuck River?
The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Newfield Road over E Br Naugatuck River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.