Route 341 over Housatonic Railroad
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 75 East of JCT SR 827 · Structure no. 04110
- Built
- 1901
- 124 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 341 over Housatonic Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 341 over Housatonic Railroad in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 124 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,229 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 341 over Housatonic Railroad built?
It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is Route 341 over Housatonic 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Route 341 over Housatonic Railroad carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 341 over Housatonic Railroad?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Route 341 over Housatonic Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.