US Bridges

Maple Hollow Road over Nepaug River

Fair

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 0.8 MI North of Route 202 · Structure no. 05073

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
560
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Hollow Road over Nepaug River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maple Hollow Road over Nepaug River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 832 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMaple Hollow Road
CrossesNepaug River
Location0.8 MI North of Route 202
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.83867, -73.02336
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2024)
Projected traffic832 by 2044
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 Maple Hollow Road over Nepaug River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple Hollow Road over Nepaug 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Maple Hollow Road over Nepaug River carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Maple Hollow Road over Nepaug River?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Maple Hollow Road over Nepaug River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.