Morgan Brook Road over Morgan Brook
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 200 Feet East of Route 44 · Structure no. 05124
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 660
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Morgan Brook Road over Morgan Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morgan Brook Road over Morgan Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 981 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Morgan Brook Road over Morgan Brook built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Morgan Brook Road over Morgan 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Morgan Brook Road over Morgan Brook carry?
About 660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Morgan Brook Road over Morgan Brook?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Morgan Brook Road over Morgan Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.