US Bridges

Locust Road over Rock Brook

Poor

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 1.2 Mi. West of Route 72 · Structure no. 05060

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
319
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locust Road over Rock Brook is a steel culvert carrying Locust Road over Rock Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 319 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocust Road
CrossesRock Brook
Location1.2 Mi. West of Route 72
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLitchfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.7613, -73.04213
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic319 (2022)
Projected traffic474 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Locust Road over Rock Brook built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Locust Road over Rock Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does Locust Road over Rock Brook carry?

About 319 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Locust Road over Rock Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Locust Road over Rock Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.