Sucker Brook Road over Sucker Brook Spillway
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · Adj Sucker Brook Dam · Structure no. 05131
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 92 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 380
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sucker Brook Road over Sucker Brook Spillway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sucker Brook Road over Sucker Brook Spillway in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 59 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 565 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sucker Brook Road over Sucker Brook Spillway built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Sucker Brook Road over Sucker Brook Spillway 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 Sucker Brook Road over Sucker Brook Spillway carry?
About 380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Sucker Brook Road over Sucker Brook Spillway?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Sucker Brook Road over Sucker Brook Spillway?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.