Bulls Bridge Road over Housatonic River
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · Near N.U. Canal · Structure no. 04453
- Built
- 1842
- 183 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 109 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bulls Bridge Road over Housatonic River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Bulls Bridge Road over Housatonic River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1842 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 183 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 594 by 2040. The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Bulls Bridge Road over Housatonic River built?
It was built in 1842, making it 183 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Bulls Bridge Road over Housatonic 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Bulls Bridge Road over Housatonic River carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bulls Bridge Road over Housatonic River?
The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Bulls Bridge Road over Housatonic River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.