Rugg Brook Road over Mad River
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 250 South of Route 44 · Structure no. 05133
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rugg Brook Road over Mad River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rugg Brook 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 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Rugg Brook Road over Mad River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rugg Brook Road 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 Rugg Brook Road over Mad River carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Rugg Brook Road over Mad River?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Rugg Brook Road over Mad River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.