Franklin Drive over E Branch Naugatuck River
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI So. of Franklin ST · Structure no. 05083
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,180
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Franklin Drive over E Branch Naugatuck River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Franklin Drive over E Branch Naugatuck River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 64 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 5 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 3,180 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,725 by 2044. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Franklin Drive over E Branch Naugatuck River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Franklin Drive over E Branch Naugatuck 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Franklin Drive over E Branch Naugatuck River carry?
About 3,180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Franklin Drive over E Branch Naugatuck River?
The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Franklin Drive over E Branch Naugatuck River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.