Black Bridge Road over W Br Farmington River
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · Between RTE 44 & RTE 219 · Structure no. 04434
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 174 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Black Bridge Road over W Br Farmington River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Black Bridge Road over W Br Farmington River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 178 by 2044. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 31 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 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Black Bridge Road over W Br Farmington River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Black Bridge Road over W Br Farmington River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Black Bridge Road over W Br Farmington River carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Black Bridge Road over W Br Farmington River?
The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Black Bridge Road over W Br Farmington River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.