River Place over Blackberry River
PoorLitchfield County, Connecticut · Near Int. of US RTE 44 · Structure no. 05150
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Place over Blackberry River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Place over Blackberry River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 149 by 2038. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 River Place over Blackberry River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Place over Blackberry 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 2023.
How much traffic does River Place over Blackberry River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is River Place over Blackberry River?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns River Place over Blackberry River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.