Newfield Road over E Branch Naugatuck River
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · JCT of Schueman Road · Structure no. 05135
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 535
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Newfield Road over E Branch Naugatuck River is a concrete tee beam carrying Newfield Road over E Branch Naugatuck River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 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 535 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 795 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Newfield Road over E Branch Naugatuck River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Newfield Road over E Branch Naugatuck 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 Newfield Road over E Branch Naugatuck River carry?
About 535 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Newfield Road over E Branch Naugatuck River?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Newfield Road over E Branch Naugatuck River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.