Walnut Hill RD #2 over Northfield Brook
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 200 East of Route 254 · Structure no. 05043
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walnut Hill RD #2 over Northfield Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Walnut Hill RD #2 over Northfield Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 79 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Walnut Hill RD #2 over Northfield Brook built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Walnut Hill RD #2 over Northfield Brook 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Walnut Hill RD #2 over Northfield Brook carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Walnut Hill RD #2 over Northfield Brook?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Walnut Hill RD #2 over Northfield Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.