US Bridges

Judson Avenue over Pomperaug River

Fair

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 0.5 Mile West of Route 6 · Structure no. 05061

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
765
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Judson Avenue over Pomperaug River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Judson Avenue over Pomperaug River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 765 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,137 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJudson Avenue
CrossesPomperaug River
Location0.5 Mile West of Route 6
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.5492, -73.21663
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic765 (2024)
Projected traffic1,137 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Judson Avenue over Pomperaug River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Judson Avenue over Pomperaug 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 2024.

How much traffic does Judson Avenue over Pomperaug River carry?

About 765 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Judson Avenue over Pomperaug River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Judson Avenue over Pomperaug River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.