US Bridges

South Street over Little Jacks Brook

Fair

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 250 South of High Br RD · Structure no. 05070

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
898
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Street over Little Jacks Brook is a concrete slab carrying South Street over Little Jacks Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 898 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,334 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSouth Street
CrossesLittle Jacks Brook
Location250 South of High Br RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.52958, -73.30598
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic898 (2023)
Projected traffic1,334 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 South Street over Little Jacks Brook built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Street over Little Jacks 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does South Street over Little Jacks Brook carry?

About 898 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is South Street over Little Jacks Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns South Street over Little Jacks Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.