River Road over Little Jacks Brook
GoodLitchfield County, Connecticut · Btwn High Br Rd& South ST · Structure no. 05071
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 518
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over Little Jacks Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying River Road over Little Jacks Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 91 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 518 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 River Road over Little Jacks Brook built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is River Road over Little Jacks Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does River Road over Little Jacks Brook carry?
About 518 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is River Road over Little Jacks Brook?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Little Jacks Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.