Gillette Road over Torringford Brook
GoodLitchfield County, Connecticut · .5 Mile West of Route 202 · Structure no. 05072
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 420
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gillette Road over Torringford Brook is a concrete slab carrying Gillette Road over Torringford Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 624 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gillette Road over Torringford Brook built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gillette Road over Torringford 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Gillette Road over Torringford Brook carry?
About 420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Gillette Road over Torringford Brook?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Gillette Road over Torringford Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.