US Bridges

Grantville Road over Mad River

Poor

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 500 S of Danbury Quarter · Structure no. 05132

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grantville Road over Mad River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Grantville Road over Mad River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 201 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesGrantville Road
CrossesMad River
Location500 S of Danbury Quarter
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.94763, -73.14429
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2024)
Projected traffic201 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Grantville Road over Mad River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grantville Road over Mad River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Grantville Road over Mad River carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Grantville Road over Mad River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Grantville Road over Mad River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.