North Shore Road over Butternut Brook
GoodLitchfield County, Connecticut · .5 Mile North of RTE.202 · Structure no. 04433
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,108
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Shore Road over Butternut Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North Shore Road over Butternut Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,108 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,646 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Shore Road over Butternut Brook built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Shore Road over Butternut Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does North Shore Road over Butternut Brook carry?
About 1,108 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is North Shore Road over Butternut Brook?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns North Shore Road over Butternut Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.