US Bridges

Cedar Lane over Bakersville Brook

Fair

Litchfield County, Connecticut · At JCT of Cedar & Rt 202 · Structure no. 05077

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,650
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Lane over Bakersville Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cedar Lane over Bakersville Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,452 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCedar Lane
CrossesBakersville Brook
LocationAt JCT of Cedar & Rt 202
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.83124, -73.03294
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2024)
Projected traffic2,452 by 2044
Trucks2%
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 Cedar Lane over Bakersville Brook built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Lane over Bakersville 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cedar Lane over Bakersville Brook carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Lane over Bakersville Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Lane over Bakersville Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.