Case Avenue over Mad River
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · At the Intersection-Rt 44 · Structure no. 05127
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,030
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Case Avenue over Mad River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Case Avenue over Mad River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 69 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 2,030 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,016 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 53 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Case Avenue over Mad River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Case Avenue over Mad 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Case Avenue over Mad River carry?
About 2,030 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Case Avenue over Mad River?
The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Case Avenue over Mad River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.