US Bridges

East West Hill RD over Morgan Brook

Fair

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 50 Ft South of Route 44 · Structure no. 05125

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1947
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,045
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

East West Hill RD over Morgan Brook is a concrete culvert carrying East West Hill RD over Morgan Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1947, so it is 95 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 1,045 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,553 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEast West Hill RD
CrossesMorgan Brook
Location50 Ft South of Route 44
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLitchfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.91242, -73.01777
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,045 (2024)
Projected traffic1,553 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 East West Hill RD over Morgan Brook built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.

What condition is East West Hill RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does East West Hill RD over Morgan Brook carry?

About 1,045 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is East West Hill RD over Morgan Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns East West Hill RD over Morgan Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.