Bridge Street over Mad River
PoorLitchfield County, Connecticut · Intersection of Route 44 · Structure no. 04059
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bridge Street over Mad River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge Street over Mad River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 461 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 53 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 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bridge Street over Mad River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bridge Street over Mad 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Bridge Street over Mad River carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Bridge Street over Mad River?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Bridge Street over Mad River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.