Forest Street over Abandoned DOT Railroad
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · .2 Miles E. of Migeon Ave · Structure no. 04054
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,387
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Forest Street over Abandoned DOT Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forest Street over Abandoned DOT Railroad in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 110 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 5 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 2,387 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,547 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forest Street over Abandoned DOT Railroad built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Forest Street over Abandoned DOT Railroad 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Forest Street over Abandoned DOT Railroad carry?
About 2,387 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Forest Street over Abandoned DOT Railroad?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Forest Street over Abandoned DOT Railroad?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.